How to add additional accounts in SOGo

How to add additional accounts in SOGo

This guide will show you how to set up additional email accounts (such as other accounts created in cdmon, Gmail, Outlook, cPanel, etc.) within your SOGo interface, allowing you to manage all your emails only one place.

Step 1: Access Your Main Account
  1. First of all, you must log in to the SOGo account which will act as your primary account. Access the URL of your SOGo installation. How to access and manage email accounts from SOGo


  1. Enter your User and Password main one.

Step 2: Go to Settings
  1. Once inside your inbox, locate and click the settings icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.


  1. Inside the Preferences, you will see several tabs. You have to access in "Mail".


  1. Click on the tab "Imap accounts".
  2. By default, you will see your main account listed. To add a new one, click the "New mail account".

Step 3: Set up the New Account
A configuration window will open. Complete the fields with the account information you want to add.

Server Name and Data
Name of the account:Name to easily identify this account in SOGo, you must at the top (e.g. "My Work Account").
  1. Server Name (Incoming): Enter the address of your mail provider's IMAP input server. Example for CDMON mail accounts: imap.yourdomain.com
  2. Encryption: SSL
  3. Port: Generally 993 for SSL connections.
  1. Name of output server (SMTP):Enter the output server address. Example for CDMON mail accounts: smtp.yourdomain.com
  2. Outgoing encryption: SSL
  3. Port: Generally 465 for SSL connections.
  1. Username: The full email address you are adding.
  2. Password: The password for that email account.
*Remember to modify "yourdomain.com" by the name of your website or mail service.

Identities *Required field
This paragraph is essential. If you do not complete it, the "OK" button will remain inactive and will not be able to save the changes.

Deploy the Identities section.
  1. Under "Full Name", type the name you want recipients to see when you send them an email from this account.
  2. In "Email", enter the same email address you are adding.
  3. Email to reply (Optional): By default, the account you are adding will be used. However, you can customize it. For example, you can configure that responses be sent from your primary SOGo account. Simply write that address in this field.


Once all fields are completed, the "OK" will be activated. Click on it to proceed.

Step 4: Save Changes to Settings
After clicking on "OK", you will return to the list of IMAP accounts. You will now see your main account and the new account you have just added.

In order for all changes to be applied correctly, you must click on the green "Save CHANGES" button on this screen. If you do not perform this final step, the configuration will not be saved.


Step 5: Verify and Use the New Account
Go back to the main view of "Mail". In the left side menu or in the account selector in the upper-left corner, you will now see both accounts listed.

By clicking on the new account, you will be able to access your inbox and all your folders (Send, drafts, etc.).


Important Council on Mailing:
The "Reply" or "Write" button (which looks like a pencil) will send the emails from the account you have selected at that time. In the image above, having the "MY NAME" selected, any email that is drafted or answered will be sent using the mail identity set for that account.

Note: Server-specific data (IMAP/SMTP host names) should always be obtained from your mail provider or hosting dashboard. If in doubt, check with your mail provider.


For any questions or queries, you can contact us.

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