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Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center
Platform:
Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Admins can reassign ownership of shared agents created within the organization through tools such as Copilot Studio or the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit. Once reassigned, the new owner will gain full edit and delete permissions, along with access to any files uploaded by the previous owner. The former owner will lose all access, including read rights. #copilotcontrolsystem
Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-09-10
updated:
2025-09-11
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
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explanation for non-techies**
In the Microsoft 365 admin center, there's a new feature that allows administrators to reassign ownership of shared agents. Think of these agents as collaborative tools or virtual assistants that multiple people in an organization can use to streamline tasks. These agents might have been initially set up by someone who has since moved to a different role or left the company, and it's crucial to ensure that the right person has control over them.
Reassigning ownership is similar to transferring the title of a car. When you sell a car, the new owner gets the keys and the title, giving them full control over the vehicle. Similarly, when the ownership of an agent is reassigned, the new owner gets full permissions to edit, delete, and manage any files associated with that agent. The previous owner, much like the former car owner, no longer has any rights or access to the agent.
This change is particularly useful in maintaining the continuity and security of operations within an organization. It ensures that the agents are managed by someone who is currently responsible for them, preventing any potential disruptions that might occur if the original owner is no longer available. Just as you wouldn't want someone who no longer owns a car to have access to it, you wouldn't want someone who no longer manages an agent to have control over it.
This feature is available for both desktop and web users, making it accessible to a wide range of users within the organization. It is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance the functionality and user-friendliness of their admin tools, ensuring that businesses can manage their digital resources effectively.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-11 | RM Description | Admins can reassign ownership of shared agents created within the organization through tools such as Copilot Studio or the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit. Once reassigned, the new owner will gain full edit and delete permissions, along with access to any files uploaded by the previous owner. The former owner will lose all access, including read rights. | Admins can reassign ownership of shared agents created within the organization through tools such as Copilot Studio or the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit. Once reassigned, the new owner will gain full edit and delete permissions, along with access to any files uploaded by the previous owner. The former owner will lose all access, including read rights. #copilotcontrolsystem |
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