Hot Take How to Create and Use Symbolic Links (aka Symlinks) on Linux

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Linux allows you to create symbolic links, or symlinks, that point to another file or folder on your machine. The best way to do this is with the ln terminal command—though there are some graphical file managers that can create symbolic links too.

Key Takeaways​

• Use the ln command with the -s flag in the terminal to create symbolic links, such as "ln -s /home/name/Downloads /home/name/Desktop".
• In Ubuntu's Files app, copy a file or folder and then hit Ctrl+M in the directory you want the symlink to create it without use of the terminal.
• Symbolic links are advanced shortcuts in Linux, allowing files to appear in multiple locations with only one copy.

Quick Links​

• What Are Symbolic Links?
• How to Create Symbolic Links With ln
• How to Delete Symbolic Links
• How to Create Symbolic Links With a File Manager

How to Create and Use Symbolic Links (aka Symlinks) on Linux

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This is a comprehensive guide on creating and using symbolic links in Linux. You can use the 'ln -s' command or Ubuntu's Files app. Symlinks are advanced shortcuts allowing files to appear in multiple locations with only one copy. For more details, check the provided links.