POP/IMAP converted to Exchange

Export all email to PST, configure new email client, attach PST and copy over?

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000138994/how-to-move-your-email-account-and-pst-file-from-one-computer-to-another-using-microsoft-outlook

Here is where I am at. Starting a new business. I am currently only employee but plan to hire 5 people in the next 6 months.

First - Purchased domain name through Google Domains
Second - Created gmail account using new domain name
Third - setup new email on Outlook as POP/IMAP

I have not purchased, installed, or done anything at all with Exchange or a server at this time.

I only discovered I needed Exchange or something new because my Outlook Calendar on my computer does not sync with my Outlook Calendar on my phone due to the POP/IMAP.

For what its worth I use 2021 Desktop version of Outlook and not Microsoft 365. When I click Data Files it ends in .ost

Also - Any help getting this resolved I am more than happy to pay for.

I am paying for the $6/mo business starter:

Business Starter
$6 USD
/user/month
Get started
done
Custom and secure business email
done
100 participant video meetings
done
30 GB storage per user
done
Security and management controls
done
Standard Support

I've got the new email in outlook and its working perfectly. My only issue is when I add an event to my Outlook calendar on my computer it does not show up on my Outlook calendar on my phone. What I was told was this issue is due to the email being setup as a POP/IMAP and not an Exchange account. But I have no idea. I just need my stuff to be synced so I do not have to juggle two calendars.

Is your old email still setup on your phone? Have you checked to “show” your new calendar in outlook on phone?

When you set up your Outlook on your computer, did you set up your account for POP or Exchange?

Also, on your phone you will need to set your Outlook up via the Exchange option (not Outlook.com).

Are you sure your email is being hosted on an Exchange server?

When I open Outlook it actually says IMAP/SMTP (Swear it said POP) but now I don't see that. I have not done anything with an Exchange server. That is what I am trying to have done, I think. Basically I want my domain and email that I have purchased to be uploaded/added/converted or what ever it may need to become an Exchange account so my calendars are one in the same across all devices and that I can easily add new users as I hire employees.

It sounds like you purchased Google Workspace Business Basic. But should have purchased Microsoft 365 Business Basic. Microsoft 365 Business Basic includes Exchange. Exchange provides both email, calendaring and other collaborative features.

This worked perfectly. Purchased Microsoft 365 this morning, imported my Domain over from Google and now all devices are in sync. Thanks for the help!