check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
See a list of users with high Copilot pay-as-you-go usage (i.e., greater than 2000 credits). You can buy and assign Copilot licenses to the high-usage users directly on this page.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-14
updated:
2026-02-14
Docu to Check
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MS workload name
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summary for non-techies**
The Microsoft 365 admin center now includes a feature that allows administrators to track and manage users consuming over 2000 Copilot credits, enabling efficient license allocation directly from the dashboard.
Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Costs
Without proper preparation, high-usage users may incur unexpected costs due to pay-as-you-go billing for Copilot usage, leading to budget overruns.
- roles: Finance Manager, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-microsoft-365-copilot-billing/
User Experience Degradation
If licenses are not assigned promptly to high-usage users, they may experience limitations in functionality, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-microsoft-365-copilot-billing/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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