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Backups
Router Configuration Backups
You can create and download a full RouterOS configuration backup directly from the admin panel without needing Winbox or SSH access. This is useful before making major configuration changes, or to keep an archive of working configs.
1
Create a backup
Open the router's detail page → Backups tab. Click Create Backup. The system connects to the router via the API and triggers a backup — the file is generated on the router within a few seconds.
2
Download the backup
Once generated, the backup file appears in the list. Click Download to save the
.backup file to your computer. This file can be restored to the router using Winbox (Files → Restore) if needed.3
When to back up
Always create a backup before running Push Hotspot Setup on a production router for the first time, before updating RouterOS firmware, or before changing the hotspot interface or subnet. Backups are stored on the billing server, not just the router.