Mikrotik Export Configuration

The MikroTik /export command is an essential part of any robust configuration management strategy. By moving away from binary backups and embracing text-based exports, you gain the flexibility to use powerful tools like git for tracking changes, the ability to migrate configurations across different MikroTik hardware, and the peace of mind that comes with a clear, understandable audit trail of your network's evolution.

In rare cases, a config item (like a default route) might be missing from a root-level /export but present in a specific menu's export. This is likely a software bug; always run a few test exports to ensure completeness, especially after upgrades. mikrotik export configuration

# Most common commands /export compact file=myconfig /export show-sensitive file=full-backup /import myconfig.rsc The MikroTik /export command is an essential part

To save the configuration as a file that you can download later, use the file argument: /export file=MyFullConfig Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard This is likely a software bug; always run

on your PC. Remove hardware-specific lines such as:

You can filter the export to specific modules:

/system reset-configuration keep-users=no no-default-configuration=yes Use code with caution. Step 2: Upload the Script