---
title: "Create a Folder"
method: POST
path: "/datasets/{parentDatasetId}/newFolder"
tags: ["folders"]
---

# Create a Folder

`POST /datasets/{parentDatasetId}/newFolder`

New empty folder. Requires the ID of the dataset within the folder will
be created, and the parent information

## Path parameters

- `parentDatasetId` string, required

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string
  - `parentId` string
  - `parentType` 'dataset' | 'folder'

## Response `200`

OK

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