| Platform | Typical Use | File Name Contains | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Home lab, old PC, server | x86 or amd64 | | Raspberry Pi | ARM-based SBC | arm (for Pi 2/3/4/5) | | CHR (Cloud Hosted Router) | VPS (VMware, VirtualBox, Proxmox, AWS, Azure) | chr | | MikroTik physical hardware | RB series, CCR, CRS | Use NetInstall or built-in upgrade | Important : If you own a physical MikroTik router (e.g., hAP, CCR), do not download a generic image from the website. Use System → Backup and Check For Updates from WinBox/WebFig instead. Step 2: Go to the Official Download Page Open your browser and go to:
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Before you begin, note that (except for a 24-hour trial on x86). You need a MikroTik license to use it permanently. The download provides the installation files. Step 1: Determine Your Hardware Platform MikroTik offers RouterOS for different architectures. You must download the correct file for your device:
This is the only official source. Avoid third-party sites. Scroll to the "RouterOS" section (not The Dude, not WinBox).
| Platform | Typical Use | File Name Contains | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Home lab, old PC, server | x86 or amd64 | | Raspberry Pi | ARM-based SBC | arm (for Pi 2/3/4/5) | | CHR (Cloud Hosted Router) | VPS (VMware, VirtualBox, Proxmox, AWS, Azure) | chr | | MikroTik physical hardware | RB series, CCR, CRS | Use NetInstall or built-in upgrade | Important : If you own a physical MikroTik router (e.g., hAP, CCR), do not download a generic image from the website. Use System → Backup and Check For Updates from WinBox/WebFig instead. Step 2: Go to the Official Download Page Open your browser and go to:
🔗
Before you begin, note that (except for a 24-hour trial on x86). You need a MikroTik license to use it permanently. The download provides the installation files. Step 1: Determine Your Hardware Platform MikroTik offers RouterOS for different architectures. You must download the correct file for your device:
This is the only official source. Avoid third-party sites. Scroll to the "RouterOS" section (not The Dude, not WinBox).