You need to convert the .backup file into an .rsc script file. This is the only way to "open" the backup without overwriting a router’s configuration.
This is the only official way to open a backup file. You are essentially loading the configuration into a running RouterOS instance. open mikrotik backup file
The process to formats is not as straightforward as opening a text document or a standard ZIP file. Because MikroTik uses proprietary encoding and encryption, standard tools often fail to read these files. This creates a challenge when you need to audit a configuration, retrieve a specific setting from an old backup, or verify the integrity of a saved file. You need to convert the
: Upload the file via FTP or drag-and-drop, then use the command: /system backup load name=yourfilename.backup . You are essentially loading the configuration into a