Exporting a configuration in MikroTik RouterOS creates a readable

/export file=backup-$(/system clock get date)

While RouterOS is generally backwards compatible, moving a configuration from v7 back to v6 can cause syntax errors due to the new routing stack in v7.

By default, the command only exports settings that have been changed from their defaults. This keeps the file lean and relevant. The exported file will be saved to the router's internal storage with a .rsc extension and can be retrieved via Winbox, FTP, or SCP.

You can create a Scheduler script that runs /export file=daily_config every night to ensure you always have a fresh recovery point. Conclusion