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Step-by-Step: Installing the SoLoPrint Bridge on a Raspberry Pi

Last updated on Mar 31, 2026

Installation Guide (OctoPi / MainsailOS)

Most makers run their 3D printers using a Raspberry Pi. Installing the Bridge takes less than 2 minutes.

1. Get your Bridge Key

On your SoLoPrint Dashboard, log in and navigate to Settings > Bridges & Hardware. Click Add New Bridge and copy the resulting bridge_key.

2. Connect via SSH

Open a terminal on your computer (or PuTTY on Windows). Type ssh pi@octopi.local (or whatever your Pi's IP address is) and hit enter. Enter your password (usually raspberry).

3. Run the Installer

Paste the following command into your terminal:

curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SoLoVisionLLC/soloprint-bridge/main/install.sh | bash

Follow the prompts to paste your bridge_key when requested.

4. Verify the Connection

The script installs the Bridge as a systemd service so it auto-starts on boot. Head back to your SoLoPrint Dashboard. Within 30 seconds, your Bridge will show a status of Online. Your Pi is now securely tunneled.