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# How to I backup/restore my configuration on my DIR-885L router?

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### Log into your router

Please select your Configuration Interface:

New GUI\
White and Blue
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### Click Management > System Admin

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### Click System

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### Click Save to save the config

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To restore your configuration, click the Select File button and select your configuration backup file. Once selected, click Restore.

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