To create a standard backup file, log into your router via SSH or the WinBox terminal and run: /system backup save name=my_router_backup Use code with caution.
:local backupPassword "YourBackupPassword" :local ftpServer "192.168.1.100" :local ftpUser "backupuser" :local ftpPassword "YourFTPPassword" mikrotik backup restore better
.rsc files can be modified and loaded onto different models or devices with different interfaces. To create a standard backup file, log into
/export terse show-sensitive file=better_backup /export compact file=clean_backup To create a standard backup file
/export file=backup_config hide-sensitive
Relying on a single method often leads to "locked" configurations or hardware incompatibility. Experts recommend always maintaining two distinct files:
If you only need to back up a specific subsystem (like your firewall rules or DHCP leases), navigate to that menu before exporting: /ip firewall filter export file=firewall_rules Use code with caution. 3. Securing Your Backups