501455 – SharePoint: New Microsoft 365 Copilot Skills for SharePoint Administration

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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We’re excited to announce two new Copilot skills in the SharePoint Admin Center: 1. Step-by-Step Task Guidance Copilot can now walk you through the exact steps required to complete common admin tasks. Example: “How can I find sites that are potentially over-permissioned?” What to expect: Copilot will recommend clear, sequential instructions to guide you from start to finish. 2. Multi-Criteria Site Search Copilot can help you find sites using multiple conditions at once. Example: “Find sites that have been inactive for more than 60 days and are shared externally.” What to expect: Copilot will generate a filtered list of sites that meet your criteria and suggest recommended actions.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-09-05

updated:
2025-09-05

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased User Error
Without proper preparation, users may misinterpret the guidance provided by Copilot, leading to incorrect administrative actions and potential security risks.
   - roles: SharePoint Administrators, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/sharepoint-new-microsoft-365-copilot-skills-for-sharepoint-administration/

Inefficient Task Completion
If users are not familiar with the new Copilot features, they may struggle to complete tasks efficiently, resulting in delays and frustration.
   - roles: SharePoint Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/sharepoint-new-microsoft-365-copilot-skills-for-sharepoint-administration/

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a personal assistant who knows everything about your office and can help you with your daily tasks. This assistant can guide you through complicated processes and find exactly what you need without you having to search through piles of paperwork. That's essentially what the new Copilot skills in the SharePoint Admin Center are designed to do for IT administrators.

The first new skill is like having a GPS for your administrative tasks. Let's say you're trying to figure out which sites in your organization might have too many permissions, similar to how you might want to know which doors in your office are left unlocked. Copilot can now provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you identify these sites, much like a GPS giving you turn-by-turn directions to your destination. It breaks down the process into simple, clear steps, so you can complete the task efficiently without getting lost in the details.

The second skill is akin to having a highly skilled detective at your disposal. Imagine needing to find all the rooms in your office that haven't been used in the last two months and are accessible to people outside your company. This would be a challenging task if you had to check each room individually. However, with Copilot's Multi-Criteria Site Search, you can set specific conditions, and it will quickly generate a list of sites that match your criteria, just like a detective providing you with a list of rooms that fit your description. It even suggests what actions you might take next, making it easier to manage your resources effectively.

These new Copilot skills in SharePoint are like having a smart assistant that simplifies complex tasks and helps you make informed decisions quickly, freeing up your time to focus on other important responsibilities.