check before: 2025-07-31
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Copilot, Power Platform
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Online, World tenant
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New feature
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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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Created:
2025-07-02
updated:
2025-07-02
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Authentication Issues
If the SSO feature is implemented without proper preparation, users may face authentication issues when trying to connect to external sources, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/understanding-single-sign-on-ssos-impact-on-user-experience/, https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531230/the-importance-of-ssos-in-modern-business.html
Integration Failures
Without adequate testing and preparation, the integration of external sources through SSO may fail, resulting in agents being unable to retrieve necessary data, impacting user workflows.
- roles: Developers, End Users
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/14/the-importance-of-testing-in-software-development/?sh=5c1c1e1e7c3b, https://www.techrepublic.com/article/why-software-testing-is-important-for-business-success/
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