The Ultimate Guide to MikroTik Export Configuration: Backups, Automation, and Best Practices
# software id = A1B2-C3D4 # model = RB750Gr3 # serial number = ABC12345678 /interface bridge add admin-mac=48:A9:8A:12:34:56 auto-mac=no comment=defconf name=bridge-local /Interface ethernet set [ find default-name=ether1 ] name=ether1-WAN set [ find default-name=ether2 ] name=ether2-LAN set [ find default-name=ether3 ] name=ether3-LAN set [ find default-name=ether4 ] name=ether4-LAN set [ find default-name=ether5 ] name=ether5-LAN
In the world of RouterOS, there are two primary ways to secure your work: the /system backup command and the /export command. Understanding the difference is crucial.
Schedule it in to run daily or weekly.
Exported configurations often include the physical MAC addresses of the original router's ports. Lines containing mac-address=XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX .
Use .backup for full disaster recovery of the exact same unit . Use export for documentation, migration, and troubleshooting.
To help tailor this automation process for you, please let me know: What (v6 or v7) are you currently running? mikrotik export configuration
set [ find default-name=wlan1 ] ssid="MySecureWiFi" band=2ghz-b/g/n channel-width=20/40mhz-Ce
/import file=my-config.rsc
You can navigate to a specific menu and run the export command to only get that section. /ip firewall export file=firewall_rules Use code with caution. Export only Wireless Settings: /interface wireless export file=wireless_config Use code with caution. Export DHCP Server Settings: /ip dhcp-server export file=dhcp_config Use code with caution. Using Compact Export Use export for documentation, migration, and troubleshooting
Store .rsc files that contain sensitive data in a secure, encrypted location.
By mastering the /export command, you ensure your MikroTik network configurations are portable, readable, and resilient against hardware failures.
For example, export configuration from /ip address the menu and save it to a file: [admin@MikroTik] > /ip address print Flags: X - How to export configuration from a MikroTik device? Use export for documentation
Run these in the window within Winbox or an SSH session: Goal Full Report export file=myconfig Saves the entire config to myconfig.rsc . Compact Report export compact file=myconfig Saves only changes from default settings. Verbose Report export verbose file=myconfig