MC1147976 – Microsoft SharePoint Online: New Microsoft 365 Copilot skills for SharePoint administration

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

Links:

501427

Details:

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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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is enhancing its SharePoint Online experience with new features designed to make life easier for administrators. Imagine you're a chef in a busy kitchen. You have many tasks to juggle, from prepping ingredients to cooking dishes, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. Now, imagine having a smart assistant who not only tells you what to do next but also helps you find the right ingredients quickly based on specific criteria. This is similar to what Microsoft 365 Copilot is bringing to SharePoint Admin Center.

The first new feature is step-by-step task guidance. Think of it as a GPS for admins. Just like a GPS provides turn-by-turn directions to get you to your destination without getting lost, this feature offers clear instructions to help admins complete tasks confidently and efficiently. It reduces the need for searching through manuals or guessing, making the process faster and more straightforward.

The second feature is multi-variable site search. Imagine you’re trying to find a specific book in a vast library. Instead of looking through every shelf, you can ask a librarian to find books that meet several criteria, like those published in the last year, written by a certain author, and containing more than 300 pages. Similarly, this feature allows admins to search for SharePoint sites using multiple conditions, such as inactivity, external sharing, and size. It then suggests actions based on the search results, helping to manage risks and enforce policies more effectively.

These new features are part of a broader effort to improve administrative efficiency and governance. They require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to be enabled, and they interact with customer data to provide tailored guidance and search results. Admins can use natural language queries to interact with Copilot, making it easier to get the information they need without complex commands.

Additionally, these changes enhance compliance capabilities. For example, the multi-variable site search helps identify potential risks like oversharing or inactive sites, making it easier to maintain governance and demonstrate compliance with policies.

In summary, these new Microsoft 365 Copilot skills are like having a smart assistant in the SharePoint Admin Center, guiding admins through tasks and helping them find what they need efficiently, much like a helpful sous-chef or a knowledgeable librarian.