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  Meghan

  8/6/25, 10:29 PM

  The first thing I would like to do before anything to the Ranger when I get it is to back it up as it is when I first get it in case I mess up a setting. What is the best way of doing this? Can I like back up to the SD card?

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  TX Programmer Team Member

  8/13/25, 4:23 PM

  The SD card only contains the maps. Meshtastic CLI can be used for setting backup and restoration. I'm posting a documentation extract and the full link below:

   

  • With the Meshtastic CLI, run: meshtastic --export-config > config_backup.yaml - this will save your entire configuration including your public and private keys to a file.
  • Copy the keys to a secure location, such as a password protected note.
  • Take a screenshot - the most basic way, you must ensure you saved the entirety of both keys.

  Restore

  To restore your keys you may:

  • Use the Meshtastic CLI to run meshtastic --configure config_backup.yaml - This is the fastest way to get your entire node back to where you left it!
  • Manually paste or retype the keys into the client app from your saved location.

  https://meshtastic.org/docs/configuration/radio/security/

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