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The default export command only shows your custom changes by omitting RouterOS defaults. For example, if you haven't modified the default IPSec policy, it won't appear in the output. Change one property, and only that change is exported.
By following these steps and best practices, you'll be able to export your Mikrotik configuration with ease and ensure business continuity in case of device failure or configuration loss.
/ip address add address=192.168.88.1/24 interface=bridge network=192.168.88.0
You do not have to export the entire configuration. Navigate to or specify a specific submenu to isolate settings: : /ip firewall export file=firewall_rules Use code with caution. Export IP Addresses Only : /ip address export file=ip_addresses Use code with caution. 2. Exporting Without Sensitive Data ( hide-sensitive ) mikrotik export configuration
A: Exporting a Mikrotik configuration creates a human-readable file containing the device's settings, while backing up a Mikrotik configuration typically involves creating a binary file that can be used to restore the device to a previous state.
: export file=myconfig — Creates a complete script of all non-default settings and saves it as myconfig.rsc in the Files menu.
/tool fetch address="your.ftp.server.com" src-path=$backupName user="ftp-user" mode=ftp password="ftp-password" dst-path=$backupName upload=yes /tool fetch address="your.ftp.server.com" src-path=($exportName . ".rsc") user="ftp-user" mode=ftp password="ftp-password" dst-path=($exportName . ".rsc") upload=yes The default export command only shows your custom
/ip dns static add address=192.168.88.1 name=router.lan
Go to -> Scripts and create a new script named auto-export with the following source code:
Open the file using any text editor, such as , VS Code , or Sublime Text . How to Restore or Import an Exported Configuration By following these steps and best practices, you'll
To run an export, open the via WinBox, WebFig, or SSH. Export to the Terminal Screen
Once you have your cleaned .rsc file, you can apply it to a new or reset MikroTik router. Step 1: Upload the File
/import file-name.rsc
Before importing a configuration, ensure the target router has no conflicting settings. It is best to reset it with no default configuration: