A symbolic link (symlink) is a shortcut that points to a file or folder. Unlike a standard shortcut (.lnk), a symlink appears to applications and the system as the actual file/folder. It’s useful for syncing cloud folders, organizing data across drives, or redirecting app data without moving files.

Open the , type cmd , right-click it, and select Run as Administrator .

Open CMD as Admin → mklink /D "link" "target" → Done.

Use the /J switch.

Create Symlinks Windows [portable] Jun 2026

A symbolic link (symlink) is a shortcut that points to a file or folder. Unlike a standard shortcut (.lnk), a symlink appears to applications and the system as the actual file/folder. It’s useful for syncing cloud folders, organizing data across drives, or redirecting app data without moving files.

Open the , type cmd , right-click it, and select Run as Administrator .

Open CMD as Admin → mklink /D "link" "target" → Done.

Use the /J switch.