check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Admins can govern and manage federated copilot connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center. #copilotcontrolsystem
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-06
updated:
2026-02-06
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 has introduced "Copilot Extensibility," enabling administrators to manage federated copilot connectors, which facilitate secure and efficient integration and communication between different applications within the Microsoft 365 environment.
Direct effects for Operations**
Governance and Compliance Risks
Without proper preparation, the introduction of federated copilot connectors may lead to unauthorized data access and compliance violations, as admins may not be fully aware of the implications of these connectors.
- roles: IT Admin, Compliance Officer
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/03/20/what-is-microsoft-365-copilot-and-why-is-it-so-important/?sh=5c1c1e1e7b8e
User Experience Disruption
If federated copilot connectors are implemented without adequate training and communication, users may face confusion and disruptions in their workflows, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, Team Leader
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.techradar.com/news/microsoft-365-copilot-what-you-need-to-know
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