How To Backup Mikrotik Router Configuration
MikroTik is an easy-to-use networking platform that allows you to control multiple devices from one place. It offers reliable internet connectivity and remote management capabilities. However, configuring these features requires advanced knowledge of the software. In this tutorial, we'll show you step-by-step how to back up your MikroTik router's configuration so you won't lose them when something goes wrong.
MikroTik routers offer many useful features for small businesses, but they also require advanced knowledge to configure properly. This guide will teach you how to back up your router's configuration so you can restore it in case something goes wrong.
Create a backup file.
First, open the web interface of your MikroTik device by entering http://<ip_address>:8080 into your browser. You should see the MikroTik login screen. If not, click here to access the login page. Once logged in, click on the "Backup" tab at the top of the page. Click on the "Create Backup File" button. A new window will appear with a text box where you can enter a name for the backup file. Enter a name for the backup and click OK.
Download the latest version of the MikroTik Configurator.
Next, download the latest version of the Configurator app from the MikroTik website. Open the downloaded.zip archive and extract the contents to a folder on your computer. Navigate to the extracted files using Windows Explorer (or Finder on Mac) and double-click on the mikrotikconfig.exe file to run it. This will start the application. Click on the "Backup Settings" button. Select the "Save as..." option and save the settings to a location on your computer.
Run the program.
Now open the saved backup file by double clicking on it. You should see the following screen.
If you're using a MikroTik router, you'll want to back up your settings before making changes. You can use the "Backup Configuration" feature found under the "System Settings" menu. To access this option, click on the gear icon at the top right corner of the screen, then select "System Settings." Once there, scroll down until you see "Backup Configuration," which should be highlighted in blue. Click on it to open the Backup Configuration window.
Select the device you wish to backup.
Click on "Backup" button.
The first step is to select the device you want to back up. You'll find this option under Settings > Backup Device. Choose the device from the dropdown menu.
Click "Backup".
You will see a list of backup files. Select the file name you wish to save as a backup.
The first step is to click Backup from the main menu. You'll then be presented with a screen asking if you want to create a new backup file or open an existing one. Choose Create New Backup File and follow the prompts to choose where you'd like to save the backup file.
