How to Automate MikroTik RouterOS Backups | Scripting & Scheduling

Published 29/10/2026

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Don't let a single configuration error or hardware failure wipe out your entire network setup. Relying on a manual, one-time backup is a recipe for disaster in both professional environments and high-performance homelabs. In this video, I demonstrate how to build a robust, automated backup strategy using MikroTik RouterOS. We will cover everything from the essential use of Safe Mode to prevent lockouts, to creating a smart script that generates daily rotating backups so you always have a recent restore point without running out of storage. Contents: 0:00 - Introduction 0:09 - Description 2:42 - Using Safe Mode to Prevent Lockouts 3:53 - Creating a Manual .backup File 6:16 - Exporting Configuration (.rsc) 7:11 - Building the Automated Backup Script 9:36 - Setting Up the RouterOS Scheduler 10:38 - Conclusion What you’ll learn: Safe Mode Mastery: How to use it effectively when making risky configuration changes so you never get locked out. Backup vs. Export: Understanding the critical differences between binary .backup files and text-based .rsc exports. Automation & Scripting: Writing a custom script that handles rolling 7-day backups based on the day of the week. The Scheduler: Using the RouterOS Scheduler to make your backup process completely hands-free. Storage Best Practices: Why understanding NAND vs. Flash storage locations is vital for device reliability and preventing write errors. This walkthrough provides a solid starting point for any sysadmin or enthusiast looking to move from reactive manual backups to a proactive, automated security posture on MikroTik hardware. #MikroTik #RouterOS #Automation GitHub https://l.samayas.eu/aBsTIzoM6b Follow me on X: https://l.samayas.eu/jo3eaYEf3E?P=YT&V=103 Buy me a Coffee : https://l.samayas.eu/jX6xL7EWhd?P=YT&V=103 Studio Equipment Camera Sony Alpha ZV-E10 II: https://l.samayas.eu/k7y95TREl0?P=YT&V=103 Secondary Camera Obsbot Tail Air: https://l.samayas.eu/iFQu9WfmCw?P=YT&V=103 Elgato Promp