Supported MikroTik RouterOS Versions
Summary MKController supports RouterOS versions from 6.43 through the current 7.x stable releases. Devices running RouterOS 7.17 and later require Device Mode Advanced to be enabled before adoption. This page lists all supported versions and provides two commands to check your device’s current RouterOS version.
Which RouterOS Versions Does MKController Support?
MKController is tested and supported on the RouterOS versions listed below. If your device runs a version not on this list, update to a supported release before attempting adoption.
Current 7.x Releases
| Version | Notes |
|---|---|
| 7.20 | Supported |
| 7.19 | Supported |
| 7.18 | Supported |
| 7.17 | Supported — Device Mode Advanced required |
| 7.16 | Supported |
| 7.15 | Supported |
| 7.14 | Supported |
| 7.12 | Supported |
| 7.11 | Supported |
| 7.10 | Supported |
Legacy 7.x Releases
| Version |
|---|
| 7.9 |
| 7.8 |
| 7.7 |
| 7.6 |
| 7.2 |
| 7.1 |
6.x Releases
| Version |
|---|
| 6.49 |
| 6.48 |
| 6.47 |
| 6.46 |
| 6.45 |
| 6.44 |
| 6.43 |
How Do You Check Your RouterOS Version?
Option 1: system resource print
/system resource printLook for the version field in the output:
version: 7.12.1Option 2: Package list
/system package printCheck the version column next to the routeros package entry.
What If Your Version Is Not Listed?
Update RouterOS to the nearest supported version before proceeding with adoption. The safest update path for most devices:
- 6.x devices: update to 6.49.x (latest stable 6.x).
- 7.x devices below 7.10: update to 7.10 or the latest stable 7.x release.
How to Update RouterOS Before Adoption
Option 1: Update via Winbox or WebFig
- Open System → Packages in Winbox or WebFig.
- Click Check for Updates.
- Select the target channel (Stable) and click Download & Install.
- The device reboots automatically after the update completes.
Option 2: Update via RouterOS terminal
/system package update check-for-updates/system package update installRouterOS Version FAQs
Why is RouterOS 7.13 not in the supported list? RouterOS 7.13 was a short-lived release that introduced instabilities in certain device families. MKController testing confirmed compatibility issues with the adoption tunnel on specific hardware. 7.14 and 7.15 resolved those issues and are fully supported.
Is the very latest RouterOS release always safe to use with MKController? MKController’s engineering team validates new RouterOS releases before adding them to the supported list. If a newly released version is not listed here, it may still work, but it has not yet been validated. If adoption stalls on an unlisted version, try rolling back to the latest listed version.
Can I mix RouterOS versions across my device fleet? Yes. MKController manages devices running any combination of supported RouterOS versions simultaneously. There is no requirement for a uniform version across your fleet.
What RouterOS version is recommended for new deployments? For 7.x hardware, the latest stable release listed in the “Current 7.x” table above is the recommended starting point. For legacy 6.x hardware, 6.49 is the final stable release and the recommended version for all 6.x-capable devices.
Staying Ahead of RouterOS Changes
Ubiquiti and MikroTik release firmware on different schedules. The safest practice when updating is to move one minor version at a time rather than jumping across several releases in one step. For example, moving from 7.12 to 7.18 is safer done as 7.12 → 7.14 → 7.16 → 7.18, with a stability check between each step. This isolates any issue to a single version change and makes rollback straightforward using the backup you created before each step.
MKController’s bulk update tool lets you stage firmware updates across your entire fleet in controlled batches — see the Bulk Updates guide for details.
For help choosing the right version or performing a safe update, contact MKController support on WhatsApp.