How do I create a Symlink in Linux?

Last updated: March 28, 2011

To create a symlink in linux first make sure you are in the directory you want the link to appear so for example say you want the link in /etc:
cd /etc

Then create the link:
ln -s /path/to/source sym_link_name

This will create the symlink in etc:
/etc/sym_link_name

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