Router Configuration
API User Setup
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•Updated January 2026
Create a dedicated API user on your MikroTik router for secure Kitonga integration.
Why a Dedicated API User?
- Security - Separate credentials from admin accounts
- Audit Trail - Track API-specific changes
- Limited Access - Restrict permissions if needed
Step 1: Create the User
Connect to your router via WinBox or SSH and run:
/user add name=kitonga-api password=YourSecurePassword123! group=full
Step 2: Test the Connection
In Kitonga dashboard, go to Routers → Add Router and enter:
- Host: Your router's public IP
- Port: 8728 (API) or 8729 (API-SSL)
- Username: kitonga-api
- Password: YourSecurePassword123!
Strong Password Required
Use a password with uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.