MC1119222 – Microsoft Copilot Studio – Block agent author provided authentication in agent tools (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Power Platform

Platform:

Online, World tenant

Status:

Change type:

New feature

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Details:

We are announcing the public preview of a new security control that allows Power Platform admins to block the selection and use of agent author authentication for tools in Microsoft Copilot Studio. This feature will be available in preview in early August and will reach general availability in the Fall of 2025.

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Created:
2025-07-22

updated:
2025-07-22

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MS How does it affect me

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Direct effects for Operations**

Restricted Authentication Methods
Limiting agent authors to only 'User authentication' may lead to increased friction during the agent development process, potentially slowing down the creation and deployment of agents.
   - roles: Agent Authors, Power Platform Admins
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO11381_1

User Experience Impact
Users may experience delays or interruptions in agent interactions due to the new authentication prompts required at runtime, which could lead to frustration and decreased satisfaction.
   - roles: End Users, Agent Authors
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO11381_1

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