/import backup-jan-12-2025.rsc
Exporting the configuration is a fundamental task for backup, replication, documentation, or troubleshooting. MikroTik RouterOS uses the /export command to generate a script that can be used to recreate the current configuration on another router or restore it later.
Upload your saved .rsc file to the target router's directory using WinBox drag-and-drop or FTP. Step 3: Run the Import Command
Create a scheduled export script on your production router today. Then, try to import it into a Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) on your PC. You’ll learn more in one failure and recovery cycle than in hours of reading documentation.
/export show-sensitive file=full-sensitive-backup
Delete any comment headers at the top of the file that reference specific software IDs, factory lease times, or default configuration scripts generated by the original hardware. 5. How to Restore / Import an Exported Configuration
Ultimate Guide to MikroTik Export Configuration Exporting your configuration is a critical task for backup, migration, and troubleshooting in RouterOS. Unlike binary backups, an export generates a human-readable script of your settings. This guide covers how to use the MikroTik export command effectively. Binary Backups vs. Text Exports
Note: For long configurations, press the Spacebar to scroll through the output. 2. Export to a File
/export
RouterOS has evolved its export behavior, particularly regarding security and user sensitive data (like passwords, pre-shared keys, and user accounts). Hiding or Showing Passwords ( show-sensitive )
These capture the entire system state, including passwords, encryption keys, and system IDs. They should only be restored onto the exact same device model.
The Night the Power Flickered
Once you generate the .rsc file, you must move it off the router to a secure location. Method 1: Using WinBox (Easiest) Open and connect to your router. Click on Files in the left-hand menu. Locate your file (e.g., my-router-config.rsc ).
/import backup-jan-12-2025.rsc
Exporting the configuration is a fundamental task for backup, replication, documentation, or troubleshooting. MikroTik RouterOS uses the /export command to generate a script that can be used to recreate the current configuration on another router or restore it later.
Upload your saved .rsc file to the target router's directory using WinBox drag-and-drop or FTP. Step 3: Run the Import Command
Create a scheduled export script on your production router today. Then, try to import it into a Cloud Hosted Router (CHR) on your PC. You’ll learn more in one failure and recovery cycle than in hours of reading documentation. mikrotik export configuration
/export show-sensitive file=full-sensitive-backup
Delete any comment headers at the top of the file that reference specific software IDs, factory lease times, or default configuration scripts generated by the original hardware. 5. How to Restore / Import an Exported Configuration
Ultimate Guide to MikroTik Export Configuration Exporting your configuration is a critical task for backup, migration, and troubleshooting in RouterOS. Unlike binary backups, an export generates a human-readable script of your settings. This guide covers how to use the MikroTik export command effectively. Binary Backups vs. Text Exports /import backup-jan-12-2025
Note: For long configurations, press the Spacebar to scroll through the output. 2. Export to a File
/export
RouterOS has evolved its export behavior, particularly regarding security and user sensitive data (like passwords, pre-shared keys, and user accounts). Hiding or Showing Passwords ( show-sensitive ) Step 3: Run the Import Command Create a
These capture the entire system state, including passwords, encryption keys, and system IDs. They should only be restored onto the exact same device model.
The Night the Power Flickered
Once you generate the .rsc file, you must move it off the router to a secure location. Method 1: Using WinBox (Easiest) Open and connect to your router. Click on Files in the left-hand menu. Locate your file (e.g., my-router-config.rsc ).