check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
New admin controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will allow IT admins to configure and customize search experiences. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will enhance information discoverability and productivity. It will roll out globally from early to mid-July 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
Updated June 20, 2025: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your patience.
This upcoming feature will enable IT admins to configure and customize of Microsoft 365 Copilot Search across your organization. This feature provides centralized tools to tailor search experiences to organizational needs. This improved governance and customization enhances information discoverability, reduces time spent searching for critical content, and supports better decision-making across teams. Designed to enhance productivity and maximize the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the feature supports both setup and ongoing optimization of enterprise search experiences.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495460.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025.
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Created:
2025-06-14
updated:
2025-06-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing new admin controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search, available globally from July 2025, allowing IT administrators to customize search experiences within their organizations, requiring a Copilot license.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden changes in search functionalities without prior notice or training, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
Ineffective Search Results
Without proper configuration and understanding of the new search features, users may receive irrelevant search results, impacting their ability to find critical information quickly.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
Increased Support Requests
The rollout of new features without preparation may lead to an increase in support requests from users facing issues or needing assistance with the new search functionalities.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
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Enhanced Search Customization
The new admin controls for Copilot Search allow IT admins to tailor search experiences to better fit organizational needs, which can lead to improved information discoverability and productivity. By customizing search settings, organizations can reduce the time employees spend searching for critical information, thereby enhancing overall efficiency.
- next-steps: Conduct a needs assessment to identify specific search customization requirements within the organization. Develop a plan for implementing these customizations post-rollout.
- roles: IT Admins, Product Managers, Team Leaders
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
Actionable Insights for Decision-Making
The feature provides insights into search adoption, usage patterns, and content engagement, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions. By analyzing this data, teams can identify knowledge gaps and optimize content management strategies, improving collaboration and productivity.
- next-steps: Establish a framework for regularly reviewing the insights provided by Copilot Search. Schedule training sessions for relevant staff on how to interpret and act on these insights.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Teams, IT Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
Improved Governance and Compliance
With centralized tools for managing search connectors and content governance, organizations can ensure compliance with data management policies. This helps mitigate risks associated with information retrieval and supports regulatory compliance efforts.
- next-steps: Review current governance policies and align them with the capabilities of the new Copilot Search management tools. Prepare documentation and training for compliance officers and IT staff.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Admins, Legal Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/copilot/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-copilot-search, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=495460
Potentional Risks**
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Date | Property | old | new |
2025-06-21 | MC Messages | This upcoming feature will enable IT admins to configure, customize, and measure usage of Microsoft 365 Copilot Search across your organization. This feature provides centralized tools to tailor search experiences to organizational needs. This improved governance and customization enhances information discoverability, reduces time spent searching for critical content, and supports better decision-making across teams. Designed to enhance productivity and maximize the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the feature supports both setup and ongoing optimization of enterprise search experiences.
A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495460. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025. | Updated June 20, 2025: We have updated the content below for clarity. Thank you for your patience.
This upcoming feature will enable IT admins to configure and customize of Microsoft 365 Copilot Search across your organization. This feature provides centralized tools to tailor search experiences to organizational needs. This improved governance and customization enhances information discoverability, reduces time spent searching for critical content, and supports better decision-making across teams. Designed to enhance productivity and maximize the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the feature supports both setup and ongoing optimization of enterprise search experiences. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 495460. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will begin rolling out early July 2025 and expect to complete by mid-July 2025. |
2025-06-21 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 admin center: New admins controls for Copilot Search management | (Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: New admins controls for Copilot Search management |
2025-06-21 | MC Last Updated | 06/13/2025 23:52:23 | 2025-06-20T22:37:39Z |
2025-06-21 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
2025-06-21 | MC Summary | New admin controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will be available starting early July 2025. These tools enable IT admins to configure, customize, and measure search usage, enhancing productivity and decision-making. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license and specific admin roles are required. No action is needed before the rollout. | New admin controls for Microsoft 365 Copilot Search will allow IT admins to configure and customize search experiences. This feature, requiring a Copilot license, will enhance information discoverability and productivity. It will roll out globally from early to mid-July 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout. |
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