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ln Command - Make Links Between Files
The ln command is used to create hard and symbolic links between files. Symbolic links (symlinks) are commonly used to create shortcuts or references to files and directories.
Syntax
ln [options] target [link_name]
Examples
ln file1 file2
Create a hard link named file2 to file1.
ln -s /path/to/original /path/to/link
Create a symbolic link at /path/to/link pointing to /path/to/original.
Notes
- Use
-sto create symbolic (soft) links; default is hard link. - Symbolic links can span filesystems; hard links cannot.
- Use
ls -lto view links and their targets.
