Critical Flaw with hide-sensitive config export - MikroTik Forum
Add a scheduled script in /system scheduler that runs /export file=auto_backup mikrotik export config
To understand the importance of the export configuration, one must first understand how RouterOS functions. Unlike consumer-grade routers that rely on simplistic "Save" buttons, MikroTik RouterOS utilizes a hierarchical configuration structure. When changes are made, they are immediately applied, and if the configuration is saved, they are stored in a binary backup file. While binary backups ( .backup files) are essential for full system restoration, they are proprietary and opaque; they cannot be easily read by a human, nor can they be easily edited. This is where the export command distinguishes itself. The export function generates a textual script—essentially a list of commands—that represents the current configuration of the device. Critical Flaw with hide-sensitive config export - MikroTik
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. While binary backups (
[admin@MikroTik] > /export compact # jan/02/2025 10:15:22 by RouterOS 7.15 # software id = ABCD-EFGH # /interface bridge add name=bridge1 /ip address add address=192.168.1.1/24 interface=bridge1 network=192.168.1.0 /ip dhcp-server add interface=bridge1 name=dhcp1 /ip dhcp-server network add address=192.168.1.0/24 gateway=192.168.1.1 /system note set show-at-login=no