Linux hard link directory

1. Can you hard link a directory in Linux?
2. What are hard links for directory?
3. Can hard link point to directory?

Can you hard link a directory in Linux?

You cannot create hard links for directories or create a hard link in a different filesystem from the original file. [ Get the guide to installing applications on Linux. ] The ln command creates links.

What are hard links for directory?

A hard link is a directory entry that points to an inode, while a soft link or symbolic link is a directory entry that points to an inode that provides the name of another directory entry. The exact mechanism for storing the second name may depend on both the file system and the length of the name.

Can hard link point to directory?

More than one hard link can be created to point at the same file. Hard links cannot link to a file that is on a different partition, volume or drive. Hard links on directories are not supported as it would lead to inconsistencies in parent directory entries.