check before: 2025-10-06
Product:
Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces two new SharePoint Admin Center skills: step-by-step task guidance and multi-variable site search for improved admin efficiency and governance. Available worldwide from October 6-7, 2025, these AI-driven features require a Copilot license and offer enhanced compliance and control via Entra ID.
Details:
We're introducing two new Microsoft 365 Copilot skills in the SharePoint Admin Center that improve administrative efficiency and governance:
Step-by-step task guidance: Copilot now provides clear, sequential instructions to help admins complete common tasks confidently and quickly.
Multi-variable site search: Copilot enables admins to search for sites using multiple conditions, such as inactivity, external sharing, and size, and suggests recommended actions.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 501427.
When this will happen
General availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins on October 6, 2025, and is expected to complete by October 7, 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-09-05
updated:
2025-09-05
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Direct effects for Operations**
Inefficient Task Completion
Without preparation for the new step-by-step task guidance, admins may struggle to complete tasks efficiently, leading to delays and potential errors in site management.
- roles: SharePoint Admin, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=501427
Compliance Risks
The introduction of multi-variable site search without proper licensing and understanding may lead to compliance risks, as admins might not effectively monitor or enforce governance policies, resulting in oversharing or mismanagement of site permissions.
- roles: Compliance Officer, SharePoint Admin
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=501427
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