Mikrotik Backup File | Open

This creates config_dump.rsc in the Files list.

If you still have access to the router and want a file you can open directly, follow these steps in the Winbox terminal: Open . Type: export file=my_config show-sensitive . Go to the Files menu, find my_config.rsc , and download it. Open this file using Notepad++ or any standard text editor. open mikrotik backup file

| File Type | Can you open it? | How to read it | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | .backup | No (binary/encrypted) | Restore onto a MikroTik device, then /export | | .rsc | Yes (plain text) | Any text editor | This creates config_dump

Or via WinBox: System → Backup → Load Backup. Go to the Files menu, find my_config

Tip: Adding show-sensitive will include passwords in the export. : Go to the Files menu in WinBox. Find the file named myconfig.rsc . Right-click it and select Download to save it to your PC.

You cannot "open" the file for viewing, but you can load its contents onto a RouterOS device.