How do I create a folder in a GitHub repository?

Question

I want to create a folder in a GitHub repository and want to add files in that folder. How do I achieve this?

Answer 1

For the ones using the web browser, you can do the following:

• Once in the master repository, click on Create new file.
• In the name of file box at the top, enter the name of your folder
• Use the / key after the name of the folder. Using this forward slash creates the folder
• You can see a new box appear next to the folder name wherein you can type the name of your file.
• In the Commit new file box at the bottom of the page, you can type the description for your file.
• Select the radio button Commit directly to the master branch.
• Click on the Commit new file button
• You will see the new directory will be created.