copy running-config https

Last Updated : Jul 12, 2021 |
Uploads the current configuration to a file using an HTTP or HTTPS server. If a URL with a username (for example, username@host) is used with the command, the HTTP command prompts for the password. Here, the password can be blank. Uncommitted changes to the configuration are included.
Prolog information
Note:
After you change the configuration, run the copy running-config startup-config command to save the changes. If you do not save the changes, the device loses them when you reset.

Syntax

copy running-config https <URL> [transfer-type]

Parameters

Parameter
Description
Possible Values
Default Value
URL
The URL contains the following elements in order:
  • http://or https://
  • username (optional) followed by @
  • webserver host:- IPv4 address, IPv6 address, or Fully Qualified Domain Name of the remote HTTP or HTTPS server
  • :webserver port (optional)
  • /file path
  • path
  • filename
https://
transfer-type
The transfer type depending on the type of verification. The options are:
  • secure: verifies the certificate and hostname, applicable for https
  • certificate: verifies the webserver TLS certificate, applicable for https
  • unsecure: no TLS certificate verification required
  • secure
  • certificate
  • unsecure
  • secure for https
  • unsecure for http

User level

read-write

Context

general

Example

To upload the current configuration on the HTTP or HTTPS server:
g4xx-023# copy running-config https user@my.example.com/mg-1.cfg
Enter WebServer password:
g4xx-023# copy running-config https https://my.example.com/mg-1.cfg
g4xx-023# copy running-config https https://[2001:db8::c0a8:310a]:443/mg-1.cfg