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Cisco copy running-config startup-config

Save the active configuration.

Copy-ready commandCisco copy running-config startup-config
copy running-config startup-config
Production warning

Packet captures, debug flow, and configuration saves should be planned carefully.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Vendor CLI access
Permissions
Read-only or privileged mode depending on command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic example

Save the active configuration.

copy running-config startup-config

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Vendor CLI access is installed and available in your current shell.