Configuration — Mikrotik Export

: In newer versions, sensitive data is hidden by default; use this flag if you intentionally want to include it. : Formats the output into shorter, more compact lines. How to Import an Exported Configuration To apply a saved file to a new or reset router: Upload the file to the list by dragging and dropping it into New Terminal import file-name=my_config.rsc

| Feature | .backup file | export file | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Format | Binary (not readable) | Plain text (readable/editable) | | Restore target | Same RouterOS version & hardware | Any RouterOS device (any version/hardware) | | Editing | Not possible | Yes (e.g., change IPs or interfaces) | | Automation | Difficult | Easy (use with scripts/Ansible) | mikrotik export configuration

Let's walk through a real-world scenario: migrating a production router to brand-new MikroTik hardware. : In newer versions, sensitive data is hidden

Example safe-sharing workflow

Restoring a configuration from an export file is known as "running a script." Since an export file is essentially a list of commands, the router executes them line-by-line to rebuild the configuration. : In newer versions