Unlike .rsc export files, which are plain-text scripts, .backup files are binary blobs that contain sensitive system data, including user accounts and certificates.
./ROSbackup.py pack -d unpacked_folder -o Modified.backup open mikrotik backup file repack
After making changes, you must rebuild the .backup file for the router to accept it. Unlike
./ROSbackup.py decrypt -i MyBackup.backup -o Decrypted.backup -p your_password However, by using third-party scripts and community tools,
./ROSbackup.py unpack -i Decrypted.backup -d unpacked_folder This creates a folder containing various system files, such as user.dat , which contains encrypted user credentials. 2. Modify Contents (e.g., Resetting Passwords)
Once unpacked, you can perform tasks like "resetting a password" by replacing the user.dat file with one from a fresh, default router configuration.
Opening, modifying, and repacking a MikroTik .backup file is not a native feature of RouterOS, as these files are binary, often encrypted, and intended for hardware-specific restoration. However, by using third-party scripts and community tools, you can unpack these files, edit configuration data (like resetting passwords), and repack them for a customized restore. Understanding the MikroTik .backup Format