Windows 11 Symlink Jun 2026

Advanced links that can point to files or folders. They can bridge different drives and even network paths.

This command creates a symlink named MyDocuments that points to the Documents folder located at C:\Users\Username\Documents . windows 11 symlink

To safely remove a link:

🔗 Windows 11 Tip: Symlinks made simple Advanced links that can point to files or folders

Creating symlinks in Windows 11 generally requires . windows 11 symlink

Great for OneDrive, Google Drive, game mods, and WSL projects.

Scenario: You have a game installed at D:\Games\Skyrim , but the game expects save files in C:\Users\You\Documents\My Games\Skyrim . You want the saves on the D drive.