> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pentaho.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pentaho.com/install/10.2-install/pentaho-installation-overview-cp/manual-installation/manual-installation-process/prepare-your-linux-environment-for-a-manual-installation/create-linux-directory-structure.md).

# Create Linux directory structure

Choose an installation path for installing Pentaho on a Linux system. Pentaho recommends the directories and subdirectories listed in this topic.

1. Log on to the machine on which you will run the Pentaho Server.

   Make sure that you are logged on as the *pentaho* user.
2. Create the following directory path from the Pentaho home directory.

   ```

   <your home directory>/pentaho/server/pentaho-server
   <your home directory>/.pentaho

   ```
3. Verify that you have the appropriate permissions to read, write, and execute commands in the directories you created.


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