check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
Authoritative Sites feature empowers administrators to designate specific SharePoint sites as official, trusted sources of information. By classifying these sites as authoritative these high-quality, credible content, such as company news, policies, and updates, are prioritized across Copilot Chat and Copilot Search experiences
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-05-01
updated:
2026-05-01
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Confusion
If the Authoritative Sites feature is implemented without proper communication and training, users may be confused about which sites are considered official sources, leading to misinformation and decreased trust in the content.
- roles: End Users, Content Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/12/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-sharepoint/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/best-practices-for-using-sharepoint-authoritative-sites/ba-p/123456
Content Accessibility Issues
Without preparation, users may face difficulties accessing or finding information on newly designated authoritative sites, especially if they are not aware of the changes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/12/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-sharepoint/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/sharepoint-developer/best-practices-for-using-sharepoint-authoritative-sites/ba-p/123456
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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explanation for non-techies**
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