check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Copilot Chat, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by mid-June 2026.
Details:
Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.
This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).
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2026-02-25
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2026-05-05
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Branded Footer Customization
If the branded footer feature is enabled without proper preparation, users may experience confusion regarding the authenticity of the Copilot app, especially if the logo does not match their expectations or if it is not properly configured, leading to trust issues with the application.
- roles: End Users, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/setup/customize-your-organization-theme?view=o365-worldwide&source=recommendations, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555852
User Experience with Copilot App
Without prior communication and training about the new branded footer, users may not understand the significance of the logo, potentially leading to skepticism about the app's legitimacy and a decrease in user engagement with the Copilot features.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/setup/customize-your-organization-theme?view=o365-worldwide&source=recommendations, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=555852
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Messages | Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). | Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May). |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Last Updated | 04/27/2026 18:59:40 | 2026-05-05T00:09:56Z |
| 2026-05-05 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, starting early May 2026 and completing by mid-June. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and helps users verify a trusted Copilot environment. No user impact unless enabled. | Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by mid-June 2026. |
| 2026-04-28 | MC Last Updated | 04/24/2026 20:26:40 | 2026-04-27T18:59:40Z |
| 2026-04-28 | MC Messages | Updated April 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). | Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). |
| 2026-04-28 | MC End Time | 06/29/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-07-20T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-04-28 | MC Summary | Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by end of May 2026. | Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, starting early May 2026 and completing by mid-June. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and helps users verify a trusted Copilot environment. No user impact unless enabled. |
| 2026-04-25 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-04-25 | MC Summary | Starting late March to April 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and affects all tenants using the app. | Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by end of May 2026. |
| 2026-04-25 | MC Last Updated | 02/25/2026 02:16:40 | 2026-04-24T20:26:40Z |
| 2026-04-25 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026. | Updated April 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] We're introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization's logo to their users' Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience. This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April). |
| 2026-04-25 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization |
| 2026-04-25 | MC End Time | 05/25/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-06-29T09:00:00Z |
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