How to Install SOGo on Ubuntu Server Latest

SOGo is a fully-featured groupware server that provides users with a modern and powerful web interface to access their emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install SOGo on Ubuntu Server Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A fresh Ubuntu Server Latest installation.
  • A sudo user.

Step 1: Update the System

Before installing SOGo, it is recommended to update the system to the latest version. Open a terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install PostgreSQL

SOGo requires a database to store its data. We will use PostgreSQL as our database server. To install PostgreSQL, run the following command:

$ sudo apt install postgresql

Step 3: Create a Database User and Database

After installing PostgreSQL, we need to create a new database user and database for SOGo. Open the PostgreSQL command prompt by running the following command:

$ sudo -u postgres psql

Create a new database user with a password:

postgres=# CREATE USER sogo WITH PASSWORD 'sogo';

Create a new database named "sogo" and grant permissions to the sogo user:

postgres=# CREATE DATABASE sogo;
postgres=# GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON DATABASE sogo TO sogo;

Exit the PostgreSQL prompt by typing:

postgres=# \q

Step 4: Install SOGo

To install SOGo, open a terminal and run the following command:

$ sudo apt install sogo

During the installation, you will be asked to configure the database. Choose PostgreSQL as the database type and enter the following information:

  • Database Host: localhost
  • Database Port: 5432
  • Database Name: sogo
  • Database User: sogo
  • Database Password: sogo

After the installation is complete, start the SOGo service:

$ sudo systemctl start sogo

Step 5: Configure SOGo

SOGo is now installed on your server. To configure it, open a web browser and go to http://<server's IP address>/SOGo. You should see the SOGo login page.

Log in with the following credentials:

  • Username: sogo
  • Password: sogo

After logging in, you will be prompted to create a new user. Enter the user's details and click "Create".

You can now access your SOGo groupware server by going to http://<server's IP address>/SOGo.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed SOGo on Ubuntu Server Latest. You can now start using SOGo to manage your emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, and notes.