Because RouterOS does not natively redirect internal system requests directly into a SOCKS5 proxy via simple firewall rules, the cleanest method is to use combined with a tool like a web proxy or explicit client settings. Option A: Explicit Device Configuration (Easiest)
Note: For RouterOS v7, routing marks must be explicitly created in the routing table menu before they can be referenced in mangle rules. Step 3: Configure the Routing Table
If your MikroTik router has an older MIPS architecture or limited RAM, running containers locally will crash your system. The cleanest workaround is to offload the V2Ray decryption processing to a secondary cheap device (like a Raspberry Pi, mini-PC, or local server) and use your MikroTik to manage the intelligent network paths. Step 1: Set Up the External Proxy Server v2ray mikrotik
Ensure that the outbound traffic generated by the V2Ray container itself is explicitly excluded from your mangle rules. If it gets caught in its own mangle loop, your entire router will experience high CPU load and crash.
Recommended for modern ARM, ARM64, or x86 MikroTik hardware. Because RouterOS does not natively redirect internal system
Create a firewall rule that intercepts specific traffic (e.g., specific destination IPs or domain lists) and assigns a routing mark.
Single-device solution. Cons: Highly resource-intensive. Can significantly slow down lower-end MIPSBE or MMIPS routers. Only recommended for high-end ARM devices (CCR, CRS, or upgraded hAP ax series). The cleanest workaround is to offload the V2Ray
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to set up V2Ray (Xray) on a MikroTik router in 2026, enabling you to bypass restrictions and secure your network. What is V2Ray and Why Use it on MikroTik?
/ip firewall mangle add chain=prerouting dst-address-type=!local in-interface=bridge1 dst-address=!YOUR_SERVER_IP action=mark-routing new-routing-mark=v2ray-table passthrough=yes Use code with caution.