Mikrotik Backup Restore Better May 2026

Why You Should Stop Using MikroTik Binary Backups (And What to Do Instead) If you’ve ever tried to restore a

Method 1: Via WebFig or WinBox

1. Go to Files.
2. Click Backup.
3. Enter a name (e.g., 2023-10-27_full).
4. Enter a password (highly recommended).
5. Click Backup. (This creates the .backup file).

Optional: Email the export to yourself

/tool e-mail send to="admin@example.com" subject="Router Backup" file=("export-" . [/system clock get date] . ".rsc") mikrotik backup restore better

Example: Email Backup Script

This script sends the binary backup to your email every week. Why You Should Stop Using MikroTik Binary Backups

Once created, drag and drop that file from WinBox to your desktop immediately. Go to Files