Patched | Mikrotik Export User Passwords

The password field is explicitly shown as empty or redacted in the text export. This is a deliberate security feature to prevent credentials from being intercepted if the configuration file is viewed, emailed, or stored in an insecure location.

A binary .backup file contains these passwords but is encrypted. To recover them, you must create an unencrypted backup (available in some older versions) and use third-party tools like mtpass to extract the credentials.

If you are using the built-in User Manager , you can generate a of user credentials: mikrotik export user passwords

MikroTik RouterOS does not store user passwords in plaintext. Instead, it utilizes hashing algorithms (typically MD5 for older versions and stronger algorithms for newer RouterOS versions) to store a cryptographic representation of the password.

In the User Manager web interface, select the desired users. The password field is explicitly shown as empty

In newer versions, passwords are stored as hashes and are generally not recoverable in plain text through standard export tools. PPP and Hotspot User Passwords

You can then copy the table and paste it into a spreadsheet like Excel for your records. Exporting User Manager (RADIUS) Data To recover them, you must create an unencrypted

While plaintext passwords cannot be exported, credentials are preserved differently depending on the backup method used.