mklink
Creates a directory or file symbolic or hard link.
Syntax
mklink [[/d] | [/h] | [/j]] <link> <target>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| /d | Creates a directory symbolic link. By default, this command creates a file symbolic link. |
| /h | Creates a hard link instead of a symbolic link. |
| /j | Creates a Directory Junction. |
<link> |
Specifies the name of the symbolic link being created. |
<target> |
Specifies the path (relative or absolute) that the new symbolic link refers to. |
| /? | Displays help at the command prompt. |
Examples
To create and remove a symbolic link named MyFolder from the root directory to the \Users\User1\Documents directory, and a hard link named Myfile.file to the example.file file located within the directory, type:
mklink /d \MyFolder \Users\User1\Documents
mklink /h \MyFile.file \User1\Documents\example.file
rd \MyFolder
del \MyFile.file