/import file=my-router-backup.rsc
Before importing, it is highly recommended to reset the target router to completely blank settings to prevent IP conflicts or command overlap: /system reset-configuration no-defaults=yes skip-backup=yes Use code with caution. Step 2: Upload the Script mikrotik export configuration
| Feature | /export (Text Script) | /system backup save (Binary) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Human-readable text ( .rsc ) | Binary, machine-only | | Cross-version | Works across different RouterOS versions | Best for same version, may fail across major upgrades | | Cross-hardware | Works on any MikroTik hardware | May fail if hardware has different resources (e.g., different number of NICs) | | Editable | Yes (any text editor) | No | | Sensitive data | Hidden by default, visible with flag | Encrypted, but restorable only on original or similar hardware | | Speed of restore | Slower (interprets commands) | Faster (binary restore) | /import file=my-router-backup
The syntax varies depending on whether you want a full dump or just a specific section: : export file=myconfig /import file=my-router-backup.rsc Before importing