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Windows fsutil hardlink create equivalent in Linux
Creates another directory entry pointing to the same file inode.
Windows
→
fsutil hardlink create
Linux equivalents
ln existing_file hardlink_name
ln existing_file hardlink_name
ln existing_file hardlink_name
Overview
What this command does
Creates another directory entry pointing to the same file inode.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Create hard link
Creates another directory entry pointing to the same file inode.
ln existing_file hardlink_name
Create hard link
ln --help
Show command help when supported
man ln
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ln existing_file hardlink_name
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: fsutil hardlink create
ln existing_file hardlink_nameReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ln existing_file hardlink_name | Create hard link |
ln --help | Show command help when supported |
man ln | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ln existing_file hardlink_name |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ln existing_file hardlink_name |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ln existing_file hardlink_name |
Same command on this distribution. |
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