check before: 2025-09-15
Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 suite
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Summary:
Microsoft Admin Center will enable admins to manage agent permissions directly with a unified view of consents and risk levels. Global Admin consent allows AI Admin Role to deploy agents. Rollout begins late September 2025, improving efficiency, transparency, and introducing automation for low-risk agents.
Details:
Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
The new Unified Permissions Management feature gives admins a consistent view of all required applications and delegated permissions, along with their associated risk levels. This enables clearer understanding of consents and supports more informed decision-making. From the Permissions tab, admins can now provide consent directly, and once granted by the Global Admin, the AI Admin Role can deploy agents.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 502617.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by early October 2025 (previously mid-September).
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Created:
2025-09-05
updated:
2025-09-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
Permission Management Changes
Admins may face confusion and operational delays if they are not prepared for the new permission management interface, leading to potential misconfigurations and security risks.
- roles: Global Admin, AI Admin Role
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=502617
Risk Assessment Awareness
Without proper preparation, admins may overlook the risk levels associated with permissions, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data and compliance issues.
- roles: Global Admin, AI Admin Role
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=502617
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-17 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Admin Center will enable admins to manage agent permissions with a unified view of applications, consents, and risk levels. Global Admins grant consent, allowing AI Admin Role to deploy agents. Rollout starts mid-September 2025, improving decision-making, efficiency, and automation for low-risk agents. | Microsoft Admin Center will enable admins to manage agent permissions directly with a unified view of consents and risk levels. Global Admin consent allows AI Admin Role to deploy agents. Rollout begins late September 2025, improving efficiency, transparency, and introducing automation for low-risk agents. |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Last Updated | 09/05/2025 00:54:52 | 2025-09-16T18:15:18Z |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
The new Unified Permissions Management feature gives admins a consistent view of all required applications and delegated permissions, along with their associated risk levels. This enables clearer understanding of consents and supports more informed decision-making. From the Permissions tab, admins can now provide consent directly, and once granted by the Global Admin, the AI Admin Role can deploy agents. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 502617. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. | Updated September 16, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] The new Unified Permissions Management feature gives admins a consistent view of all required applications and delegated permissions, along with their associated risk levels. This enables clearer understanding of consents and supports more informed decision-making. From the Permissions tab, admins can now provide consent directly, and once granted by the Global Admin, the AI Admin Role can deploy agents. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 502617. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout is expected to begin in late September 2025 (previously early September) and complete by early October 2025 (previously mid-September). |
| 2025-09-17 | MC Title | Manage agent permissions directly in Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) | (Updated) Manage agent permissions directly in Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) |
| 2025-09-17 | MC End Time | 11/01/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-11-17T08:00:00Z |
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