513282 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): [Copilot Extensibility] Customers can connect M365 Copilot with Dropbox to access and manage cloud files with Copilot Connector

Product:

Copilot

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Customers can connect M365 Copilot with Dropbox to access and manage cloud files with Copilot Connector.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-10-14

updated:
2025-10-14

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Integration Issues
If the integration between M365 Copilot and Dropbox is not properly prepared, users may face difficulties accessing their cloud files, leading to disruptions in their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.dropbox.com/help/desktop-web/connect-dropbox-microsoft-365

User Experience Degradation
Without proper preparation, users may experience a steep learning curve or confusion in using the new features, resulting in decreased productivity and frustration.
   - roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/how-microsoft-copilot-is-changing-the-way-we-work/?sh=5e1c1c4e1c3b

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you have a personal assistant who helps you organize your office files. This assistant knows exactly where every document is stored, whether it's in a filing cabinet, on your desk, or in a drawer. Now, think of Microsoft 365 Copilot as that assistant, but for your digital files. It helps you find and manage documents stored in the cloud, like a super-organized librarian for your digital workspace.

With the new Copilot Connector, you can now link Microsoft 365 Copilot with Dropbox. Dropbox is like a digital storage locker where you keep important files and documents. By connecting these two, it's as if your assistant now has a key to your Dropbox locker. This means Copilot can help you access and manage files stored in Dropbox just as easily as it does with files in Microsoft 365.

This integration is like having a universal remote control for your TV, stereo, and DVD player. Instead of juggling multiple remotes, you use one to control everything. Similarly, with Copilot Connector, you can manage files across different platforms from one place, making your work life more streamlined and efficient.

For lawyers, managers, or HR staff, this means less time spent searching for documents and more time focusing on your work. It's like having a smart search engine that understands where everything is stored and retrieves it for you quickly. This seamless access can improve productivity and ensure that you have the right information at your fingertips when you need it.