./ROSbackup.py encrypt -i Modified.backup -o Final.backup -p new_password Restoring the Repacked File To apply your modified settings:
Use specialized extractors like ./extract_user.py to view existing user data from the unpacked files. 3. Repack and Encrypt open mikrotik backup file repack
Since RouterOS v6.43, backups are encrypted by default if a password is set. They use AES128-CTR with HMAC-SHA256 for integrity. How to Unpack and Repack MikroTik Backup Files They use AES128-CTR with HMAC-SHA256 for integrity
The most popular tool for this is the open-source RouterOS-Backup-Tools . as these files are binary
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 decrypt -i MyBackup.backup -o Decrypted.backup -p your_password
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