/export terse file=config_safe.rsc Use the built-in scheduler to automate backups to internal storage, then optionally upload via FTP or SCP.
/system resource print Avoid filling flash storage, which can crash the router. Script to send backup via email: mikrotik router backup configuration
/system scheduler add name="daily-email-backup" interval=1d on-event=email-backup /export terse file=config_safe