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# Set up a Webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint & SimplyPrint

# Setting up a Webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint and SimplyPrint

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a webcam or PiCam for OctoPrint and SimplyPrint. We will cover the recommended cameras to choose from and how to set them up with your OctoPrint system.

## Recommended Cameras

Here's a list of our recommended cameras for use with OctoPrint and SimplyPrint - but keep in mind there are _hundreds_ of cameras that probably work just as well:

1. Olidik 2K
2. Microsoft Lifecam HD-3000
3. Logitech C270
4. Logitech C920 Pro
5. Raspberry Pi Cameras

For additional camera options that are known to work with OctoPrint, please refer to this [OctoPrint community article](https://community.octoprint.org/t/usb-webcams-known-to-work-with-mjpg-streamer/21149).

## Setting up your Camera

Follow the steps below to set up your webcam or PiCam with OctoPrint and SimplyPrint:

### Step 1: Connect your camera

Connect your webcam or PiCam to your Raspberry Pi using a USB cable or appropriate connector.

After the cameras has been connected, you might need to **restart your Raspberry Pi / device** that you're running OctoPrint on, for the camera to be picked up.

| And that's pretty much it! In 9.9/10 cases, your camera should now be working! If not, keep reading...


### Step 2 (optional): Configure OctoPrint

In your OctoPrint web interface, navigate to **Settings** > **Webcam & Timelapse**, and make sure that the "Snapshot URL" is filled out - if not, the value should be something like; `http://{ip of the device}:8080/?action=snapshot`

||| Still having issues? Follow our webcam troubleshooting guide; [My camera doesn't work for OctoPrint / SimplyPrint](/en/article/my-camera-doesnt-work-for-octoprint-simplyprint-1k8idhr/)