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@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ This script allows you to generate daily backups of MikroTik and send them to an
- Routerboard firmware can be upgraded automatically based on the installed RouterOS version.
## Script operating modes:
**Backups only** - The script generates system and configuration backups and forwards them to a specified email as attachments. It uses your email account as a storage for these backups.
**Backups and notifications about new RouterOS release** - In addition to creating backups, the script also monitors for any new releases of RouterOS firmware and communicates this information via email.
**Backups and automatic RouterOS upgrade** - The script begins by creating a backup, followed by a check for any new versions of RouterOS. If a newer firmware version is detected, the script initiates the upgrade process. Upon completion, two emails are sent: the first includes the system backups from the prior RouterOS version, and the second, sent post-upgrade, contains backups of the updated system.
- **Backups only** - The script generates system and configuration backups and forwards them to a specified email as attachments. It uses your email account as a storage for these backups.
- **Backups and notifications about new RouterOS release** - In addition to creating backups, the script also monitors for any new releases of RouterOS firmware and communicates this information via email.
- **Backups and automatic RouterOS upgrade** - The script begins by creating a backup, followed by a check for any new versions of RouterOS. If a newer firmware version is detected, the script initiates the upgrade process. Upon completion, two emails are sent: the first includes the system backups from the prior RouterOS version, and the second, sent post-upgrade, contains backups of the updated system.
## How to use
> ❗️ **Important**
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##### 1. Configure parameters
Take the [script](https://github.com/beeyev/Mikrotik-RouterOS-automatic-backup-and-update/raw/master/BackupAndUpdate.rsc) and configure it's parameters at the beginning of the file.
This step is straightforward as all parameters are well-commented.
This step is straightforward as all parameters are well-commented.
**Important!** Don't forget to provide correct email address for backups and pay attention to `scriptMode` variable.
##### 2. Create new script
System -> Scripts [Add]
> In this example we use [WinBox](https://mikrotik.com/download/winbox)
Go to: `System` -> `Scripts` and click the `[New]` button.
**Important!** Script name must be `BackupAndUpdate`
Insert the script which you configured earlier into the source area.
![](https://github.com/beeyev/Mikrotik-RouterOS-automatic-backup-and-update/raw/master/howto/script-name.png)
##### 3. Configure mail server
Tools -> Email
Go to: `Tools` -> `Email` and click the `[New]` button.
Configure your email server parameters. If you don't have one, i recommend using the [smtp2go.com](https://smtp2go.com "smtp2go.com") service, which allows sending a thousand emails per month for free.
![](https://github.com/beeyev/Mikrotik-RouterOS-automatic-backup-and-update/raw/master/howto/email-config.png)
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##### 4. Create scheduled task
System -> Scheduler [Add]
Go to: `System` -> `Scheduler` and click the `[Add]` button.
Name: `Backup And Update`
Start Time: `03:10:00` (the start time has to be different for all your mikrotik devices in a chain)
Interval: `1d 00:00:00`
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To do this, open a New Terminal and a Log window in your WinBox, then manually execute the script by typing `/system script run BackupAndUpdate;` in the Terminal.
You will see the script the script's operation in the log window. If the script completes without any errors, check your email. You'll find a new message with backups from your MikroTik awaiting you. 🎉
## Acknowledgements
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the following individuals who have contributed to this project:
- DJ5KP, website: [dj5kp.de](http://dj5kp.de/)