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ln Command

The ln command creates link files, similar to shortcuts in Windows.

There are two types of links: symbolic links and hard links.

ln is short for “link”.

Syntax

ln (options) [file name] [link file name]

Parameters

  • -s: Creates a symbolic link.
  • -sf: Forces creation of a symbolic link. When the link file is executed, the linked path is used.

Note

When you frequently open a hidden directory whose name starts with ., creating a shortcut can be convenient.

ln Command Example

Example

ln -s TestFile Test

man ln