Go to the Files menu, download the newly created recovered_config.rsc file, and open it in a text editor. Best Practices for MikroTik Backups
Now you can read every line of the configuration—firewall, interfaces, routing, etc.
This is a crucial distinction for any MikroTik administrator: open mikrotik backup file
: You can now open this .rsc file using any text editor, such as Notepad or Notepad++ , to see your router's settings. How to Open/Restore a .backup File (Binary)
The only official and fully supported way to view the contents of a .backup file is to restore it onto a MikroTik device or a virtual instance (CHR). Step-by-Step Restoration Open and connect to your MikroTik router. Navigate to Files in the left-hand menu. Click Upload and select your .backup file. Highlight the uploaded file in the list. Click Restore . Enter the backup password if prompted. Click Restore again and allow the router to reboot. Go to the Files menu, download the newly
If you need to view the configuration contents of a MikroTik device, you must use the method instead of the Backup method. How to View/Open Configuration
Once the virtual router reboots, you can log in and view the configurations ( /export file=config ). 3. Creating a Readable Backup ( .rsc ) How to Open/Restore a
Open the terminal in WinBox and run: /export compact file=my_router_config Exporting Readable Configurations via WinBox GUI Navigate to . Click on Export (available in newer RouterOS versions). Specify the name to generate a clean .rsc file.
If your backup file ends in .rsc , it is already a standard text file. You do not need any special software to open it. Recommended Text Editors
To get a readable version of your MikroTik settings, you must create a script file ( ) using the router's command line interface (CLI). Difference between backup and export-how to monitor changes