symlink in PHP

symlink — Creates a symbolic link
Syntax:

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.

Return values: Returns TRUE on success or FALSE on failure.

Changelog ¶

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


Example #1 Create a symbolic link

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

echo readlink($link);
?>


Note: 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 does not support symbolic links.