Mikrotik Backup Restore Better

Here’s a detailed technical guide on MikroTik backup and restore, focusing on best practices, differences between backup types, and how to make the process more reliable and efficient.

Auto-delete old backups (add to scheduler)

/file remove [find where name~".backup" and age>7d]
/file remove [find where name~".rsc" and age>7d]

Export Backups: By default, /export hides sensitive information. Passwords for PPP secrets, Wireless keys, and RouterOS user passwords are replaced with ****** in the text file. mikrotik backup restore better

  1. Open New Terminal.
  2. Type: export file=2023-10-27_config
  3. This creates a file named 2023-10-27_config.rsc.

Conclusion

It creates an exact clone of the router at the moment of backup. How to do it: In WinBox, go to . To restore, upload the file, select it, and click Constraint: Here’s a detailed technical guide on MikroTik backup