Applications folder missing in Home folder

The Application folder is missing in my Home folder. It's still there on the dock. How do I get the folder back (or alias) back in my Home folder.
Thanks,
-Ed

Your main Applications folder resides at the top level of your boot volume. You can create a new folder called Applications in your home folder and install applications into this folder. These applications can only be used by you. Helpful if you have multiple users and don't want other users to access your applications.
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