link

(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7)

Create a hard link

bool link ( string $target, string $link )

link() creates a hard 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:

This function will not work on remote files as the file to be examined must be accessible via the server's filesystem.

For Windows only: This function requires PHP to run in an elevated mode or with the UAC disabled.

Examples:

Creating a simple hard link

<?php
$target = 'source.ext'; // This is the file that already exists
$link = 'newfile.ext'; // This the filename that you want to link it to

link($target, $link);
?>