check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, SharePoint
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Admins can set up budget limits for Copilot Pay-as-you-go by defining billing policies scoped to departments or groups. These policies can be assigned to specific Copilot services, such as M365 Copilot Chat or SharePoint-based agents, and configured with budget thresholds and alerting rules. Email notification alerts (soft alerts) are supported, enabling proactive cost control.
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-06-27
updated:
2025-06-27
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summary for non-techies**
The Microsoft 365 admin center now includes a feature for setting budget limits and billing policies for M365 Copilot services, allowing administrators to manage costs by creating tailored spending limits and alerting rules for different departments or groups.
Direct effects for Operations**
Budget Mismanagement
Without proper preparation, the implementation of budget limits may lead to unexpected costs if departments exceed their thresholds without prior alerts, resulting in financial strain.
- roles: Finance Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-365-admin-center-m365-copilot-billing-and-usage-budget-limits/
User Experience Disruption
If budget limits are enforced without adequate communication, users may experience service interruptions or reduced functionality in Copilot services, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/microsoft-365-admin-center-m365-copilot-billing-and-usage-budget-limits/
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