# Create a directory

To achieve a clearer storage structure, Chamilo lets you create directories (folders) and sub-directories by clicking on the folder icon with the yellow star symbol ![](https://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2F-LH9CGn0ncN_3G09lrQH%2F-LH9D3MhB_u3GCkmB1kh%2Fgraphics114.png?generation=1531327446484873\&alt=media) .

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*Illustration: Documents – creating directories*

To create a directory:

* click on the *Create folder* icon,
* enter the directory name,
* click on the *Create the folder* button,
* The new directory has been created and can be used right away to store new documents.

  If you want to create a sub-directory, open the directory you want to create it in and follow the same procedure.