I initially struggled to get the octoprint to run on pi but all seems to be working now. I just cant connect it via iphone or laptop.
I tried to look into the octoprint settings to see if I see any settings related to remote control but I didnt see any.
Im trying to type my ip + user name in the laptop and iphone browsers.
I tried that on several browsers.
I tried to disable firewall.
I tried to log in to octopi.local. And tried to add user name at the end here as well.
There are two types of "remote login" with two sets of credentials.
OctoPi (i.e. Operating System) logins usually are SSH unless a desktop has been installed and then Remote Desktop (RDP) or VNC can be used. The username and password for these logins are usually set when the SD card image is created.
OctoPrint logins are browser based. When OctoPrint is started for the first time, a set of credentials are created which are often different that the OS credentials.
Enabling remote logins from outside your local area network is highly discouraged but there are some relatively safe options. I don't believe this topic is discussing these options.
Since you are mentioning iPhone and laptop connections, I assume you are using WiFi. Your WiFi router could be configured to isolate each WiFi device from other WiFi devices. This needs to be changed if enabled.
Please explain what you mean by "disable firewall". Using "octopi.local" assumes there is a Bonjour service running in your local area network.
You shouldn't need to add a username (or password) to the URL you type in the browser. If they are needed, the browser will prompt for them.
What OS are you running on the laptop? I think troubleshooting with the laptop will be easier. Do have (or can you connect) a monitor and keyboard (and mouse) on the RPi 5? If not, then we need to troubleshoot connecting with SSH as well.
What OS did you install on the RPi 5? I'll assume "Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit)". With a monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached to the RPi 5, we can get the IP address by opening a terminal window and type ifconfig. On the laptop, open a command window and type ipconfig /all.
What we need is the IP address, the netmask, and the gateway. On the laptop type ping ip.add.of.rpi5 and on the RPi 5 type ping ip.add.of.laptop. Also ping ip.add.of.gateway on both. Are all of these commands successful?
What browser are you using on the laptop? Open it, and type http://ip.add.of.rpi5
and tell us what is the response?
If any of these fail, then we need more information about your WiFi router. Is it a combination modem / router from your ISP? Can you connect to its UI (from the laptop)?
Your IP address is not 127.0.0.1 - this refers to "this device" in networking land. So on your Pi, this refers to the Pi, so it's fine. On your laptop, typing 127.0.0.1 refers to the laptop, which is not where OctoPrint is.
You want the IP of your Pi on your network, normally something like 192.168.0.15 for example.
Since you've set it up with octoprint_deploy, you're right to use the instance name in the URL. Your instance is at /ender3, so you should always access it using this i.e. http://192.168.0.15/ender3.
You can get the Pi's IP address using the first command @b-morgan posted - ifconfig /all, then use that to try and connect from your laptop.
octopi.local requires Bonjour services. If you have a DNS server in your local area network (check your DHCP server) then you configure can your LAN to use hostnames (i.e. octopi).
