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Create a Remote FTP Directory (MKD)

Demonstrates the Chilkat Ftp2.CreateRemoteDir method, which creates a remote directory by sending one MKD command. The only argument is the remote directory path.

Background: Because it sends a single MKD, creating a multi-level path such as a/b/c in one call only works if the server accepts it and the parents exist — otherwise create each level in turn. The path is relative to the current directory unless the server treats it as absolute. Attempting to create a directory that already exists is generally an error, so guard against it when re-running a job.

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function chilkatExample() {

    var success = false;

    //  Demonstrates the Ftp2.CreateRemoteDir method, which creates a remote directory by sending one
    //  MKD command.  The only argument is the remote directory path.

    var ftp = new chilkat.Ftp2();

    ftp.Hostname = "ftp.example.com";
    ftp.Username = "myFtpLogin";

    //  Normally you would not hard-code the password in source.  You should instead obtain it
    //  from an interactive prompt, environment variable, or a secrets vault.
    ftp.Password = "myPassword";

    success = ftp.Connect();
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    success = ftp.ChangeRemoteDir("public_html");
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    //  The path is relative to the current remote directory unless the server treats it as absolute.
    //  A single MKD does not necessarily create intermediate parent directories.
    success = ftp.CreateRemoteDir("uploads/2026");
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    console.log("Directory created.");

    success = ftp.Disconnect();
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(ftp.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }


}

chilkatExample();