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# Create a Folder

1\. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Storage & Backup** > **IONOS Object Storage**.

2\. From the drop-down list in the **Buckets** tab, choose either **Show user-owned buckets** or **Show contract-owned buckets** depending on the bucket type you want to view.

3\. From the **Buckets** list, choose the bucket in which the folder must be created.

4\. Click **Create a folder** which opens an overlay screen.

5\. Enter a name in the **Prefix** field. The prefix must contain only alphanumeric characters, dashes and hyphens.

6\. Click **Create** to continue with folder creation.

![Create a folder](/files/PJQ4EMnywcnrCQ6xZwMC)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Result:** The folder is successfully created in the selected bucket.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:**

* A folder once created, cannot be renamed.
* Objects that have already been uploaded cannot be moved to a different folder.
  {% endhint %}

## Next steps

* Create subfolders within a folder by following the steps in [<mark style="color:blue;">Create a folder</mark>](/cloud/backup-and-storage/ionos-object-storage/get-started/create-folder.md).
* Upload objects to a folder and subfolders.
* Search for folders and objects within folders using the **Search by Prefix** option within a bucket.


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