Whether you are migrating to a new RouterBOARD, setting up a backup strategy, or troubleshooting a complex firewall rule, knowing how to properly use the command is an essential skill for any network administrator.
To save the configuration to the router’s storage (which you can then download via Winbox > Files): /export file=my_config Use code with caution. This creates a file named my_config.rsc . 3. Advanced Export Techniques mikrotik export configuration
If you export a config from a router with 10 ports and import it to one with 5, the script may fail when it looks for ether10 . Always review the script in a text editor (like Notepad++) before importing. Whether you are migrating to a new RouterBOARD,