WinBox Download
NetworkingWindowsmacOSLinux
Vendor MikroTik
Checked Oct 24, 2026
What it is
WinBox is MikroTik's small utility for administering RouterOS through a fast, simple GUI. Its functions mirror the RouterOS console. It is a native Windows program, and MikroTik also offers native Linux and macOS builds on its downloads page. WinBox.exe is signed by MikroTik and uses ECSRP for key exchange and authentication. Source
Works with
| MikroTik RouterOS routers and switches | Full GUI configuration by IP or MAC address Source |
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| SwOS devices | WinBox opens the connection in a web browser Source |
System requirements
| Platforms | Windows; native Linux and macOS builds on the MikroTik downloads page |
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From MikroTik's WinBox documentation.
How to install
- Open the MikroTik downloads page.
- Download WinBox for your operating system.
- Run WinBox.
From the MikroTik downloads page.
How to connect to a router
- Connect the PC to the router's network.
- Open the Neighbors tab to list MikroTik devices found by neighbor discovery.
- Click a device's IP address to connect by IP, or its MAC address to connect at layer 2. MikroTik recommends IP whenever possible because MAC sessions use broadcasts.
- Enter the login and password, then click Connect.
From MikroTik's WinBox documentation.
FAQ
Is WinBox free?
Yes. MikroTik provides WinBox as a free download.
Can WinBox connect without an IP address?Yes. It can connect by MAC address, but MikroTik recommends IP because MAC sessions use broadcasts and are not fully reliable.
Does WinBox run on Mac or Linux?Yes. MikroTik offers native Linux and macOS builds on its downloads page.