check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Copilot in Teams admin center is available in Public Preview, rolling out from June to July 2025. Admins with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will automatically have access, enabling natural language management of Teams and Microsoft 365 settings. No additional licensing or action is required, but access can be disabled or restricted via security groups.
Details:
We're expanding the availability of Copilot in Microsoft 365 admin centers to include the Teams admin center, with new scenarios available in Public Preview. This enhancement helps admins work more efficiently by using natural language to manage Teams and Microsoft 365 settings, find information, and troubleshoot issues.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview (Worldwide) rollout will begin in June 2025 and is expected to complete by July 2025.
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Created:
2025-06-28
updated:
2025-06-28
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Natural Language Management Introduction
The introduction of Copilot may lead to confusion among admins who are not familiar with natural language processing, potentially resulting in mismanagement of Teams settings and policies.
- roles: IT Admin, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/06/01/copilot-in-teams-admin-center-available-in-public-preview/
Access Control Issues
If Copilot is enabled by default without proper preparation, there may be unauthorized access to sensitive settings by admins who should not have access, leading to security risks.
- roles: IT Admin, Compliance Officer
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/06/01/copilot-in-teams-admin-center-available-in-public-preview/
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you have a personal assistant who can help you manage your office tasks by simply talking to them. You can ask them to find a file, set up a meeting, or solve a problem without needing to know exactly where to click or what buttons to press. This is similar to what Microsoft is introducing with Copilot in the Teams admin center.
Copilot is like a virtual assistant for IT administrators. It allows them to manage settings and troubleshoot issues in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 by using natural language. This means that instead of navigating through complex menus and settings, administrators can simply type or say what they need, and Copilot will help them find the right information or perform the task.
For example, if an admin needs to find a specific user or policy, they can just ask Copilot, much like asking a colleague for help. This can save time and make managing IT systems more intuitive, especially for those who may not be deeply technical.
This feature is being rolled out in a public preview, meaning it's being tested and refined with real users before a full release. Admins who already have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license will automatically have access to this feature without needing to do anything extra. It's like getting a new tool in your toolbox without having to buy it separately.
However, if there are certain admins who shouldn't use Copilot, perhaps due to specific roles or security reasons, they can be added to a special group that restricts access. This ensures that only the right people can use this new feature.
Overall, Copilot in the Teams admin center is designed to make IT management more efficient and user-friendly, similar to having a smart assistant who understands your needs and helps you get things done quickly.
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