Hard Link

A hard link is a direct connection to a file's data on a computer's storage system. Think of it like having two names (links) for the same document stored on a drive. When you create a hard link, you're not copying the file; you're simply adding another way to access the same data without taking extra space. If you delete one link, the file still exists as long as at least one link remains. Hard links only work within the same storage device and are useful for managing files efficiently without duplication.