498912 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Simplified People Resolution for Custom Copilot Connectors

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft Graph

Platform:

Developer, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

This feature enables connectors to resolve external identities—such as email addresses or user IDs from third-party data sources—to their corresponding Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) identities. By allowing flexible identity mapping, developers can: * Simplify integration workflows without needing complex Graph API lookups. * Reduce setup friction by avoiding strict dependency on object IDs. * Improve search and chat relevance in Copilot by ensuring accurate people attribution across connected systems.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-07-26

updated:
2025-07-26

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Copilot's new feature allows developers to link external identities, like email addresses or user IDs, to Microsoft Entra ID, simplifying integration and improving search accuracy across systems.

Direct effects for Operations**

Identity Resolution Issues
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, there may be significant issues in resolving external identities to Microsoft Entra IDs, leading to incorrect user attribution in Copilot. This can cause confusion and miscommunication among users.
   - roles: Developers, End Users
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/3731230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/

Integration Workflow Disruptions
Without adequate preparation, the integration workflows may become overly complex, leading to delays in project timelines and increased frustration among developers and users due to unexpected errors and inefficiencies.
   - roles: Developers, IT Operations
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-developer-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/3731230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/

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explanation for non-techies**

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