symlink

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7)

Creates a symbolic link

bool symlink ( string $target, string $link )

symlink() creates a symbolic link to the existing target with the specified name link.

Parameters:

target

Target of the link.

link

The link name.

Returns:

Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.

Changelog:

5.3.0

This function is now available on Windows platforms (Vista, Server 2008 or greater).

Notes:

Windows users should note that this function will only work if the system you run PHP from is Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008 or newer. Windows versions prior to that do not support symbolic links.

Examples:

Create a symbolic link

<?php
$target = 'uploads.php';
$link = 'uploads';
symlink($target, $link);
 
echo readlink($link);
?>