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We are announcing the Connect to external sources in agents through Single Sign-On (SSO) feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature allows users to build agents that connect to external sources without needing to manually authenticate each time to external sources. This feature will reach general availability on July 31. 2025.
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2025-04-24
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2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft's new feature for Copilot Studio, "Connect to external sources in agents through Single Sign-On (SSO)," allows users to automatically connect to external sources without repeated logins, enhancing efficiency and user experience starting July 31, 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Authentication Issues
If the SSO feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may face authentication issues leading to inability to access external sources, causing delays in their tasks.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-single-sign-on-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-it/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531234/what-is-single-sign-on-why-it-matters-and-how-to-implement-it.html
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Data Security Risks
Without adequate preparation, the integration of SSO could expose sensitive data if not properly configured, leading to potential data breaches and compliance issues.
- roles: Data Protection Officer, IT Security Team
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531234/what-is-single-sign-on-why-it-matters-and-how-to-implement-it.html, https://www.ibm.com/security/learn/single-sign-on
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Last Updated | 04/23/2025 23:18:33 | 2025-05-02T00:16:02Z |
| 2025-05-02 | MC Messages | We are announcing the Connect to external sources in agents through Single Sign-On (SSO) feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature allows users to build agents that connect to external sources without needing to manually authenticate each time to external sources. This feature will reach general availability on May 19. 2025. | We are announcing the Connect to external sources in agents through Single Sign-On (SSO) feature for Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature allows users to build agents that connect to external sources without needing to manually authenticate each time to external sources. This feature will reach general availability on July 31. 2025. |
| 2025-05-02 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature | Updated message, New feature |
| 2025-05-02 | MC End Time | 05/23/2025 23:17:55 | 2025-08-31T23:17:00Z |
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