Remove Symbolic Links
If a link file is broken or you don’t need it anymore, you can delete it using the unlink command.
Command :
unlink [name of the link file]
Replace [name of the link file] with the name of the link file you want to remove.
Alternatively, you can also use the rm command to delete a link file, just like you would delete any other file.
Command :
rm [name of the link file]
Neither of these commands will show any output if the deletion is successful.
How to Use ln Command to Create Symbolic Links in Linux
A symbolic link (symlink) is like a shortcut that points to a file or folder on Linux and other similar operating systems. Symlinks can be useful for organizing files and folders, or for making it easier to access files from different locations.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create symbolic links in Linux using the ‘ln’ command.
Use ln Command to Create Symbolic Links in Linux
- What Is a Symlink (Symbolic Link)?
- How to Create Symbolic Link in Linux (ln Command)
- Create Symlink for Directory
- Overwrite Symbolic Links
- Find Broken Symbolic Links
- Remove Symbolic Links