How can I symlink a file in Linux?
How can I symlink a file in Linux?
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14-Jul-2023
Aryan Kumar
15-Jul-2023Sure, there are a few ways to symlink a file in Linux. Here are two methods:
Method 1: Using the
ln
commandThe
ln
command is a command-line tool that can be used to create symbolic links. To create a symbolic link to a file, you can use the following syntax:For example, to create a symbolic link to the file
/home/user/my_file
namedmy_symlink
, you would run the following command:The
-s
option tells theln
command to create a symbolic link.The
<source_file>
parameter is the path to the file that you want to create a symbolic link to.The
<symlink_file>
parameter is the path to the symbolic link that you want to create.Method 2: Using the graphical user interface (GUI)
If you are using a graphical user interface (GUI), you can create a symbolic link using the file manager. To do this, open the file manager and navigate to the directory where you want to create the symbolic link. Then, right-click on an empty space and select Create New > Symbolic Link. In the Create Symbolic Link dialog box, enter the path to the file that you want to create a symbolic link to and click Create.