> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bruno-a6972042-docs-timeline-scripts.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Folder

Bruno helps you organize your API requests efficiently by grouping them into folders. You can create a structured hierarchy that matches your API's organization, making it easier to manage and navigate your collections.

## Creating a New Folder

1. Select your Collection from the sidebar.
2. Click on the `···` button.
3. Select `New Folder` from the dropdown menu.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-timeline-scripts/AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR/v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/1-create-new-folder.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR&q=85&s=6bcc491951e868b040d18a73f210a591" alt="create folder" width="2622" height="1374" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/1-create-new-folder.webp" />

4. Enter a name for your folder.
5. Click `Create` to finish.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-timeline-scripts/AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR/v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/2-create-sample-folder.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR&q=85&s=4d5733d5ceb475aaeebc04cc1b302301" alt="new folder dialog" width="2622" height="1374" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/2-create-sample-folder.webp" />

Your new folder is now ready to organize your requests!

## Custom Folder Names

<Info>
  Starting with [Bruno v1.40.0 <strong><sup>↗</sup></strong>](https://www.usebruno.com/downloads), you can
  now use special characters in folder names and customize how they appear in
  the filesystem.
</Info>

You can use any characters in your folder names, including special characters like `/`, `[`, `]`, `*`, etc. Bruno automatically handles filesystem compatibility by replacing unsupported characters with `-` in the filenames while preserving your original folder name.

### How to View or Customize Filesystem Names

1. Select **Show Filesystem Name.**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-timeline-scripts/AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR/v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/3-show-file-system-name.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR&q=85&s=5497c82999ead5c131dea241c4e4ff74" alt="show filesystem name" width="2622" height="1374" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/3-show-file-system-name.webp" />

2. You can now see how your folder name is stored on the filesystem.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/bruno-a6972042-docs-timeline-scripts/AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR/v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/4-file-system-name.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=AyYH5GBP7A99LBWR&q=85&s=3415d9aff65019474715aca93423ba1d" alt="filesystem name view" width="2622" height="1374" data-path="v2/images/screenshots/get-started/bruno-basics/create-folder/4-file-system-name.webp" />

3. (Optional) Click the edit icon to customize the filesystem name while keeping your display name intact.

This feature allows you to:

* Create more descriptive folder organization.
* Use special characters freely.
* Maintain filesystem compatibility automatically.
* Keep your collection structure clean and organized.

### Example

You could name a folder "API \[v2.0] / Authentication" and Bruno will automatically handle the filesystem compatibility while preserving your desired display name.