How to Fix: Too Many Levels of Symbolic Links Error

Posted by linuxer on Apr 18, 2024 12:10 PM EDT
linuxconfig.org; By Lubos Rendek
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The error “Too many levels of symbolic links” typically indicates a problem where a symbolic link points back to itself directly or indirectly, creating an infinite loop. This loop prevents the completion of operations involving the symlink such as reading or listing contents. Understanding how to properly use the ln command in Linux to create symbolic links is crucial for preventing this error.

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