Config ((hot)) - Mikrotik Export

/export compact

Exports all settings, including those still at default values.

| Feature | /export | /backup | |---------|-----------|-----------| | Format | Plain text (.rsc) | Binary (.backup) | | Human-readable | Yes | No | | Editable | Yes | No | | Restore across different RouterOS versions | Yes (mostly) | No (version-specific) | | Restore on different hardware | Yes (with care) | No | mikrotik export config

The MikroTik export command is a powerful, flexible way to handle router configurations. Whether you need a quick view, a backup for migration, or a shareable script, mastering /export will save you time and prevent configuration disasters.

/export verbose

/export

In the complex world of network administration, the ability to preserve, replicate, and recover system settings is not merely a convenience—it is a fundamental requirement for business continuity. MikroTik, a Latvian manufacturer of network equipment known for its powerful RouterOS operating system, provides robust tools for managing network infrastructure. However, the true power of a MikroTik device lies not just in its capability to route traffic, but in the administrator's ability to manage its configuration state. The export command stands as one of the most critical tools in a network engineer's arsenal, serving as the bridge between a device's volatile memory and a secure, readable, and restorable backup. /export compact Exports all settings, including those still

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | Export file empty | Use verbose to check if config is all default | | Cannot import on newer version | Edit the .rsc file – remove unsupported commands | | Passwords missing after compact | That’s by design; add them back manually before import |