# Files.com - Create record action
The Create record action creates a new record, including files and folders, in Files.com.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Object | Select the Files.com object you plan to create a new record of. |
| Path | Enter the path where you plan to create a record. For example: folder/file.txt. |
| Create parent directories | Select Yes or No to indicate if you plan to create parent directories if they do not exist. |
| Provided modified time | Enter a custom creation timestamp for the record. |
# Output
The following are the most common output fields. Refer to the Files.com (opens new window) documentation for a complete list of output fields.
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| Path | The path where the newly created record is located. |
| Created by ID | The ID of the user that created the new record. |
| Display name | The name of the new record that is displayed. |
| Type | The type of new record. |
| Size | The size of the new record. |
| Created at | The time that the new record was created. |
Last updated: 2/24/2026, 6:47:33 PM