check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Edge
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Edge sidebar starting late September 2025. Users must pre-add agents to access them there but cannot create or add new ones via the sidebar. The feature is automatic, default-enabled, and enhances multitasking without screen switching.
Details:
Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot.
This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously early September).
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General Availability
Created:
2025-05-14
updated:
2025-08-28
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new feature, leading to potential inefficiencies in their workflow as they may not know how to access or utilize the agents effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/edge, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/introducing-agents-943e563d-602d-40fa-bdd1-dbc83f582466
Increased Support Requests
Without prior preparation and communication, IT support may face an influx of support requests from users who are unaware of how to manage or access the new agents in the Edge sidebar, leading to increased workload and potential delays in response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-copilot-agents-integrated-apps?view=o365-worldwide, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=482410
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Last Updated | 08/07/2025 20:53:24 | 2025-08-27T19:37:25Z |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Messages | Updated August 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot. This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late August 2025 (previously late July) and expect to complete by early September 2025 (previously early August). | Updated August 27, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot. This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late September 2025 (previously late August) and expect to complete by early October 2025 (previously early September). |
| 2025-08-28 | MC End Time | 10/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-11-17T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Microsoft Edge sidebar starting late August 2025. Users can engage with previously added agents without switching screens. No admin action is needed before rollout; users must add agents beforehand for sidebar access. This feature is enabled by default. | Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Edge sidebar starting late September 2025. Users must pre-add agents to access them there but cannot create or add new ones via the sidebar. The feature is automatic, default-enabled, and enhances multitasking without screen switching. |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Last Updated | 06/05/2025 19:49:02 | 2025-08-07T20:53:24Z |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Messages | Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot. This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously early June). | Updated August 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot. This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late August 2025 (previously late July) and expect to complete by early September 2025 (previously early August). |
| 2025-08-08 | MC End Time | 08/29/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-10-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-08-08 | MC Summary | Users will soon access Microsoft 365 Copilot agents from the Edge sidebar, starting late June 2025. Agents must be added beforehand as new agents cannot be created or searched in the sidebar. The rollout requires no admin action and aims to enhance user focus by integrating agents into the browser. | Microsoft 365 Copilot agents will be accessible from the Microsoft Edge sidebar starting late August 2025. Users can engage with previously added agents without switching screens. No admin action is needed before rollout; users must add agents beforehand for sidebar access. This feature is enabled by default. |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Messages | Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot.
This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025. | Updated June 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Users will soon be able to access agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot from the Edge sidebar (on the right side of the screen) while using Copilot. This message applies to Web chat and Work chat for users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and to Copilot Chat for users with a Microsoft 365 license. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 482410. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late June 2025 (previously late May) and expect to complete by early July 2025 (previously early June). |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Access agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Last Updated | 05/14/2025 00:56:34 | 2025-06-05T19:49:02Z |
| 2025-06-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-06-06 | MC Summary | Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will soon be able to access previously added agents from the Microsoft Edge sidebar starting late May 2025. This feature will be available by default, and no admin action is required. Users cannot create or add new agents from the sidebar. | Users will soon access Microsoft 365 Copilot agents from the Edge sidebar, starting late June 2025. Agents must be added beforehand as new agents cannot be created or searched in the sidebar. The rollout requires no admin action and aims to enhance user focus by integrating agents into the browser. |
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