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Windows mklink /J equivalent in Linux
Uses a bind mount for a directory-to-directory mapping.
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mklink /J
Linux equivalents
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path
Overview
What this command does
Uses a bind mount for a directory-to-directory mapping.
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 junction-like bind mount
Uses a bind mount for a directory-to-directory mapping.
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path
Create junction-like bind mount
mount --help
Show command help when supported
man mount
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: mklink /J
mount --bind /real/path /mount/pathReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
mount --bind /real/path /mount/path | Create junction-like bind mount |
mount --help | Show command help when supported |
man mount | 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 | mount --bind /real/path /mount/path |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | mount --bind /real/path /mount/path |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | mount --bind /real/path /mount/path |
Same command on this distribution. |
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