check before: 2024-11-15
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook, Teams
Platform:
Online, Teams And Surface Devices, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Starting early January 2025, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete shortly after January 2025.
Details:
Updated November 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting early January 2025 (previously late November) and is expected to complete shortly after.
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General Availability
Created:
2024-11-01
updated:
2024-11-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Access to Copilot
If Copilot is not pinned by default and users are not notified or do not take action, they may miss out on utilizing the new features, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/manage#removing-access-to-microsoft-, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=420330
Admin Control Over Features
Admins may face challenges in managing user access to Copilot if they do not prepare for the rollout, potentially leading to unauthorized use or confusion among users.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Admin, IT Operations
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/manage/teams-apps-work-on-outlook-and-m365?view=o365-worldwide#how-to-block-an-app, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/manage-apps#allow-or-block-apps
User Experience Disruption
Without proper communication and training, users may experience frustration or confusion when trying to access Copilot, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience with Teams and Outlook.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://aka.ms/PinCopilot, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/manage-apps#allow-or-block-apps
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-22 | MC Last Updated | 11/16/2024 01:52:00 | 2024-11-22T02:02:14Z |
| 2024-11-22 | MC Messages | Updated November 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting late November 2024 (previously mid-November) and is expected to complete by late December. | Updated November 21, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting early January 2025 (previously late November) and is expected to complete shortly after. |
| 2024-11-22 | MC End Time | 02/10/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-24T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-11-22 | MC Summary | Starting late November 2024, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete by end of December 2024. | Starting early January 2025, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete shortly after January 2025. |
| 2024-11-16 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2024-11-16 | MC Summary | Starting mid-November 2024, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete by end of December 2024. | Starting late November 2024, Microsoft Copilot will be available for pinning in Teams and Outlook for Entra account users. Admins can control the pinning, and it's not pinned by default. Users can access it directly if pinned. The rollout is expected to complete by end of December 2024. |
| 2024-11-16 | MC Last Updated | 11/01/2024 00:06:31 | 2024-11-16T01:52:00Z |
| 2024-11-16 | MC Messages | In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting mid-November 2024 and is expected to complete by end of December. | Updated November 15, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
In mid-November, Microsoft Copilot will become available to users with an Entra account in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. If pinned, Entra users will be able to access the Microsoft Copilot app directly from the left rail in Outlook and Teams. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 420330 [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): The Microsoft Copilot app will be available to pin in Teams and Outlook starting late November 2024 (previously mid-November) and is expected to complete by late December. |
| 2024-11-16 | MC Title | Microsoft Copilot extending to Teams and Outlook | (Updated) Microsoft Copilot extending to Teams and Outlook |
| 2024-11-16 | MC End Time | 01/31/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-02-10T09:00:00Z |
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