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: export show-sensitive — By default, RouterOS v7 hides passwords and keys. Use this flag if you need to include them in the export for a full migration. Export vs. Backup Export ( .rsc ) Backup ( .backup ) Format Plain-text (Script) Binary (Encrypted) Readability Human-readable in any text editor Not editable Portability Can be partially imported to different models Restricted to same/identical model Hardware Does not usually include MAC addresses Includes MACs and serial numbers Security Hides sensitive data by default in v7 Includes all system data and users Best Practices for Migration

Without show-sensitive :

This file, if leaked, grants full access to your network. Always encrypt or store it in a secure, access-controlled vault. mikrotik export configuration

Exported scripts are generated in the correct order (interfaces first, then IP addresses, then firewall). However, if you manually edit the script, you might break dependencies. Example: adding a firewall rule that references a non-existent address list. : export show-sensitive — By default, RouterOS v7

/import backup-jan-12-2025.rsc

via WinBox (Files menu) or SCP.