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./ROSbackup.py pack -d unpacked_folder -o Modified.backup
./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)
To modify a backup, you must first convert it from its binary/encrypted state into an editable directory structure. 1. Decrypt and Unpack open mikrotik backup file repack
Use specialized extractors like ./extract_user.py to view existing user data from the unpacked files. 3. Repack and Encrypt
Once unpacked, you can perform tasks like "resetting a password" by replacing the user.dat file with one from a fresh, default router configuration. Repack and Encrypt Once unpacked, you can perform
Unlike .rsc export files, which are plain-text scripts, .backup files are binary blobs that contain sensitive system data, including user accounts and certificates.
They typically consist of various .dat (data) and .idx (index) files bundled together. After making changes
After making changes, you must rebuild the .backup file for the router to accept it.
./ROSbackup.py decrypt -i MyBackup.backup -o Decrypted.backup -p your_password