*For this entry exists the more relevant or more recent entry MC1156360
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Product:
Copilot, Teams
Platform:
Android, iOS, Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Teams will soon let users turn off Copilot during meetings, disabling recording, transcription, and Facilitator features simultaneously. Copilot won’t access meeting content while off but can access recordings made when active. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users control it via the Copilot icon.
Details:
Updated January 30, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: a new control for users to turn off Microsoft Copilot when it is active in a meeting. This control will also turn off recording, transcript, and Facilitator if they are active. Copilot will not have access to what was said in the meeting while it was turned off. After the meeting ends, Copilot will have access to any recordings or transcripts created while it was active.
When this will happen
Targeted Release: Rollout complete and available to limited tenants only.
General Availability: An updated and improved version of this capability will be released as part of roadmap item 501107 - see MC1156360 for more details.
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2025-08-22
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2026-01-31
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in mid-September 2025, Microsoft Teams will allow users to pause Copilot's recording and transcription capabilities during meetings, providing more control and privacy by simply toggling the feature off on desktop, web, or mobile devices.
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Last Updated | 08/26/2025 16:12:16 | 2026-01-30T22:46:31Z |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Messages | Updated August 26, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: a new control for users to turn off Microsoft Copilot when it is active in a meeting. This control will also turn off recording, transcript, and Facilitator if they are active. Copilot will not have access to what was said or shown in the meeting while it was turned off. After the meeting ends, Copilot will have access to all chat content and any recordings or transcripts created while it was active. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout will begin mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. General Availability: Rollout will begin late September 2025 and is expected to complete by early October 2025. | Updated January 30, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: a new control for users to turn off Microsoft Copilot when it is active in a meeting. This control will also turn off recording, transcript, and Facilitator if they are active. Copilot will not have access to what was said in the meeting while it was turned off. After the meeting ends, Copilot will have access to any recordings or transcripts created while it was active. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout complete and available to limited tenants only. General Availability: An updated and improved version of this capability will be released as part of roadmap item 501107 - see MC1156360 for more details. |
| 2026-01-31 | MC End Time | 11/07/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-02-27T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-01-31 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will introduce a user-controlled toggle to turn off Copilot during meetings, disabling recording, transcription, and Facilitator features while off. Rollout starts mid-September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can manage Copilot via desktop, web, or mobile interfaces. | Microsoft Teams will soon let users turn off Copilot during meetings, disabling recording, transcription, and Facilitator features simultaneously. Copilot won’t access meeting content while off but can access recordings made when active. This feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users control it via the Copilot icon. |
| 2025-08-27 | MC prepare | https://support.microsoft.com/office/use-copilot-in-microsoft-teams-meetings-0bf9dd3c-96f7-44e2-8bb8-790bedf066b1 | |
| 2025-08-27 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact |
| 2025-08-27 | MC Summary | Microsoft Teams will soon let users toggle Copilot off during meetings, disabling recording, transcripts, and Facilitator while off. Rollout starts mid-September 2025. Users control this via the Copilot icon on desktop, web, and mobile. No admin action is needed, but user notification is recommended. | Microsoft Teams will introduce a user-controlled toggle to turn off Copilot during meetings, disabling recording, transcription, and Facilitator features while off. Rollout starts mid-September 2025. No admin action is needed; users can manage Copilot via desktop, web, or mobile interfaces. |
| 2025-08-27 | MC Last Updated | 08/22/2025 02:04:47 | 2025-08-26T16:12:16Z |
| 2025-08-27 | MC Messages | Introduction
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: a new control for users to turn off Microsoft Copilot during a meeting. This control will also turn off recording, transcript, and Facilitator if they are active. Copilot will not have access to what was said or shown in the meeting while it was turned off. After the meeting ends, Copilot will have access to all chat content and any recordings or transcripts created while it was active. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout will begin mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. General Availability: Rollout will begin late September 2025 and is expected to complete by early October 2025. | Updated August 26, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Introduction Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: a new control for users to turn off Microsoft Copilot when it is active in a meeting. This control will also turn off recording, transcript, and Facilitator if they are active. Copilot will not have access to what was said or shown in the meeting while it was turned off. After the meeting ends, Copilot will have access to all chat content and any recordings or transcripts created while it was active. When this will happen Targeted Release: Rollout will begin mid-September 2025 and is expected to complete by late September 2025. General Availability: Rollout will begin late September 2025 and is expected to complete by early October 2025. |
| 2025-08-27 | MC Title | Copilot in Teams meetings: user-controlled on/off toggle | (Updated) Copilot in Teams meetings: user-controlled on/off toggle |
| 2025-08-27 | MC How Affect | This feature will be available to users by default.
After rollout, users can turn off Copilot during a meeting using the following methods: Teams for desktop and web: Select the Copilot icon at the top of the screen to open Copilot, then select Turn off for everyone from the More options (three-dot) menu in the top-right corner of the Copilot panel. Teams for iOS/Android: Tap the meeting screen, tap the Copilot icon at the top, then tap the gear icon on the Copilot sheet. What you can do to prepare No admin action is required. We recommend reviewing your current meeting configurations and notifying users about this change. Update any relevant training materials or documentation to reflect the new Copilot controls. Compliance considerations Compliance AreaExplanation Alters how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessedWhen Copilot is turned off during a meeting, it does not process or store any spoken or shared content during that time. Modifies how users can interact with generative AIUsers can now turn off Copilot during meetings, limiting its generative AI capabilities temporarily. Allows users to enable/disable the feature themselvesUsers have direct control to turn Copilot off or on during meetings. | This feature will be available to users by default.
After rollout, users can turn off Copilot during a meeting using the following methods: Teams for desktop and web: Select the Copilot icon at the top of the screen to open Copilot, then select Turn off for everyone from the More options (three-dot) menu in the top-right corner of the Copilot panel. Teams for iOS/Android: Tap the meeting screen, tap the Copilot icon at the top, then tap the gear icon on the Copilot sheet. What you can do to prepare No admin action is required. We recommend reviewing your current meeting configurations and notifying users about this change. Update any relevant training materials or documentation to reflect the new Copilot controls. Compliance considerations Compliance AreaExplanation Alters how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessedWhen Copilot is turned off during a meeting where it is active, it will not process or store any spoken or shared content during that time. Modifies how users can interact with generative AIThis control limits Copilot's generative AI capabilities temporarily. Allows users to enable/disable the feature themselvesUsers have a unified control to turn Copilot, Facilitator, recording, and/or transcription off in their meetings. Users can turn these features back on after using this control. Additional Resources: Use Copilot in Microsoft Teams meetings - Microsoft Support |
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