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Cisco copy running-config startup-config — Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command. Base task: Save the active configuration.

Copy-ready commandCisco copy running-config startup-config — Run with timestamp
date --iso-8601=seconds; 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
2026-08-01

Examples

Run with timestamp

Print a timestamp immediately before running the command.

date --iso-8601=seconds; copy running-config startup-config

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.