Welcome to the SOGo 5 User Guide

Welcome! This guide is here to help you get the most out of SOGo Groupware — your open-source collaboration platform for email, calendars, contacts, and more. Whether you are setting up your SOGo 5 account for the first time or looking to master advanced features like shared calendars, Sieve mail filters, or resource booking, you have come to the right place.

Every tutorial in this guide is built from real, step-by-step screen captures — so you see exactly what to click, type, and expect at each step. No guesswork, no vague instructions.

What's Inside

Module: SOGo area	What you'll learn: Key topics covered	Tutorials: Number available
📧 Mail	Compose, read, organize, filter, and sign emails like a pro	6
📅 Calendar	Create events, set recurring meetings, share calendars, and check availability	7
👥 Contacts	Add, edit, import, and export your address book	3
⚙️ Preferences	Customize your profile, change passwords, set vacation replies	4
🔍 Advanced	Delegation, tasks, resource booking, and global search	4

Jump Right In

• New to SOGo? Start with Getting Started to learn the interface.
• Using SOGo 6? Switch to the SOGo 6 version using the version dropdown above.
• Looking for something specific? Browse the sidebar for a full list of tutorials.

Getting Started

• Getting Started — Log in, navigate the interface, and set your preferences

Calendar

• Create a Calendar Event — Schedule meetings and appointments
• Recurring Events & Alarms — Set up repeating events with reminders
• Share a Calendar — Share with colleagues and control permissions
• Subscribe to an iCal Feed — Import external calendars
• Free/Busy Lookup — Check availability before scheduling

Mail

• Compose and Send an Email — Write, format, and send messages
• Mail Signatures & Identities — Set up professional signatures
• Mail Folders & Filters — Organize with folders and Sieve filters

Additional Features

• Add a Contact — Manage your address book
• Vacation & Out-of-Office — Set up automatic replies and calendar blocks

Accessibility

Keyboard Navigation

This application supports keyboard navigation. No mouse required for completing this task.

Action	Keyboard Shortcut: What key to press	Notes: Additional information
	Navigate modules	Tab / Shift+Tab
	Select/activate	Enter or Space
	Cancel/close	Escape
	Navigate lists	Arrow keys

Screen Reader Navigation Order:

1. Sidebar navigation → Tab to enter
2. Module content → Arrow keys to navigate
3. Action buttons → Space or Enter to activate
4. Forms → Tab between fields, arrows for dropdowns

High Contrast Mode

SOGo supports high contrast and dark mode. Toggle via user preferences or use browser/OS-level accessibility settings:

• Windows: Win+Ctrl+C toggles high contrast
• macOS: System Preferences → Accessibility → Display → Increase contrast
• Browser Extensions: Dark Reader, High Contrast (Chrome)