It serves to minimize the risk of having configuration errors that could cause the equipment to be inaccessible. To activate safe mode, enter it by pressing the “button.”Safe Mode” in Winbox (in the upper left corner of the main WinBox screen) or by pressing CTRL + X by Terminal (CLI)

The “Safe Mode” option in WinBoxes is a security feature designed to protect the router's configuration while making changes. By activating Safe Mode, WinBox creates a kind of “safety net” for administrators when implementing new configurations or settings on the device.

When you activate Safe Mode, any changes you make to the router's settings are made temporarily. If, for any reason, you lose connection to the device after making changes while Safe Mode is active, all those changes will automatically revert to the last saved settings. This is especially useful to prevent situations where a configuration change could cause the device to become remotely inaccessible due to a configuration error.

Here we explain how it works and what this option is for:

Preventing Accidental Locks

If you incorrectly adjust network settings, such as firewall rules, IP addresses, or port settings, you could lose access to the device. Safe Mode prevents you from being permanently locked out of your router by automatically reverting changes if the connection is lost.

Safe Experimentation

It allows administrators to experiment with configurations without the risk of making serious mistakes. This is invaluable for learning and testing new configurations without fear of disrupting the network.

Implementation of Complex Configurations

In complex network environments, where changes must be made carefully to avoid disruptions, Safe Mode provides an extra layer of security by ensuring that changes can be easily undone if they result in unexpected problems.

How to Activate it

To activate Safe Mode, simply click the Safe Mode icon in the WinBox toolbar when making your settings. If everything works as expected, you can disable Safe Mode and confirm the changes. If you lose connection during the process, the system will automatically revert to the previous state when Safe Mode was activated.

In short, Safe Mode is an essential security feature in WinBox for network administrators working with MikroTik devices. Ensures that potentially disruptive changes can be tested and, if necessary, reverted without risk of losing access to the equipment or disrupting the network. It is a highly recommended security tool for any administrator who makes significant changes to the router configuration.