mklink "C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\file-link.txt" "D:\RealFolder\file.txt" Create a symbolic link for a folder (directory):
mklink /H "C:\link.txt" "D:\real.txt" Open PowerShell as Admin → Use this syntax: create symbolic link windows 11
New-Item -Path "LinkPath" -ItemType SymbolicLink -Target "TargetPath" Example: mklink "C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\file-link