The terse flag outputs the configuration without property names, making it harder for humans but easier for basic parsing scripts. Most users will prefer compact over terse .
With show-sensitive :
/ip address export file=ip-addresses /ip dhcp-server export file=dhcp-settings Use code with caution. Exporting Wireless or Capsman Profiles /interface wireless export file=wireless-config Use code with caution. How to Download the Exported File
While RouterOS is generally backwards compatible, moving a configuration from v7 back to v6 can cause syntax errors due to the new routing stack in v7. mikrotik export configuration
Here is a "Long Content" example of what a standard Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) MikroTik configuration looks like when exported. You can copy this structure to document your own network or restore a backup.
By following the guidelines and best practices outlined in this article, you can ensure that your Mikrotik configurations are safely backed up and easily recoverable in case of a failure or configuration mistake.
The simplest way to export the entire configuration: The terse flag outputs the configuration without property
Navigate to -> Scheduler to run the script automatically every week: Name : weekly-export-schedule Interval : 7d 00:00:00 On Event : auto-export Summary Checklist for Network Administrators Quick Screen View /export Standard File Export /export file=filename Backup with Passwords /export show-sensitive file=filename Export Firewall Only /ip firewall export file=firewall Run / Apply Script /import file-name=filename.rsc
For enterprise use, consider automating backups. You can use tools like Ansible to bulk-export router configs, or a RouterOS script with a scheduler to create timestamped .rsc files and upload them to an FTP server. The community project "mikrotik-backup" is a good example of automating the creation of both .backup and .rsc files.
Open WinBox, click on in the left menu, and drag-and-drop your cleaned_config.rsc file into the file list window. Step 2: Reset the Destination Router (Recommended) You can copy this structure to document your
This command will export the entire configuration to a file named backup-configuration .
If you are importing a large script and want to see exactly where an error occurs, use the verbose=yes flag during import: /import file-name=my_router_config.rsc verbose=yes Use code with caution. Automated Configuration Exports via Scripting
Exporting is only half the battle. To apply a .rsc file to a new or existing router, use the import command. 3.1 Importing in Terminal Upload your .rsc file to the File List. Open Terminal and type: /import file-name=name_of_file.rsc Use code with caution. 3.2 Best Practices for Import (Avoiding Conflicts)
:local ts [/system clock get date] :local filename ("backup-" . $ts . ".rsc") /export file=$filename show-sensitive=yes :log info "Automated text configuration export completed." Use code with caution. Scheduling the Script