# How to Create a Folder in Github

> To create a folder in GitHub, navigate to your repository, click 'Add file', and select 'Create new file'. Type the folder name with a forward slash and a placeholder filename, click 'Commit changes', add a commit message, and click 'Commit changes' again to save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-folder-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a36ddab56e05a00fdbdfe/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to your GitHub repository where you want to create the folder.
2. Click on 'Add file' and select 'Create new file'.
3. In the filename input field, type the folder name followed by a forward slash ( / ) and then add a placeholder filename.
4. Click 'Commit changes' to save the changes and create the folder.
5. Add a commit message.
6. Click 'Commit changes' to save the changes and create the folder.
7. That's it! By following these steps, you can create a folder in Github.