MC1176363 – (Updated) Microsoft Copilot Studio: Copy an agent from the lite experience into the full experience

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Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Teams

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Online, World tenant

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Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

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Summary:
Users can now copy agents from the lite Copilot Studio into the full experience, gaining advanced authoring, publishing, and governance features. Rollout starts November 2025, completing by mid-January 2026. Admins should prepare environments, licensing, and data policies to support this transition.

Details:
Updated January 12, 2026: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new capability that allows users to copy agents created in the lite Copilot Studio experience into the full Copilot Studio experience. This upgrade unlocks advanced authoring tools, broader publishing options, and enhanced governance features. It supports organizations looking to scale agent capabilities while maintaining control over lifecycle and data policies.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins the first week of November 2025 and is expected to complete by mid-January 2026 (previously mid-December).

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Created:
2025-10-21

updated:
2026-01-13

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may face confusion and frustration if they attempt to copy agents without proper guidance on the new features and processes, leading to potential delays in their work.
   - roles: Users authoring agents, Admins managing environments
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/copilot-studio-experience, https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/admin/admin-documentation?tabs=new

Governance and Compliance Risks
Without preparation, copied agents may not adhere to existing governance policies, leading to compliance issues and potential data breaches.
   - roles: Admins managing environments, Compliance officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/security-and-governance, https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/admin/advanced-connector-policies?tabs=new

Licensing Confusion
Users may encounter issues if they attempt to copy agents without the necessary licenses, resulting in access denials and interruptions in their workflow.
   - roles: Users authoring agents, Admins managing licensing
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/billing-licensing, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/admin-block-viral-signups

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Opportunities**

Enhanced Lifecycle Management
The transition to the full Copilot Studio experience allows for better lifecycle management of agents through the use of Dataverse. This enables tracking and managing agent versions, usage, and compliance more effectively, leading to improved operational efficiency.
   - next-steps: Implement training sessions for admins on how to utilize Dataverse for lifecycle management. Create documentation outlining best practices for managing agents in the full experience.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Compliance Officers, Data Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/security-and-governance, https://learn.microsoft.com/power-apps/maker/data-platform/data-platform-intro

Improved Governance and Compliance Controls
The full Copilot Studio provides enhanced governance features, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) controls. This allows organizations to ensure compliance with data handling regulations and internal policies.
   - next-steps: Conduct a review of current DLP policies and align them with the new capabilities of the full Copilot Studio. Schedule workshops to educate users on compliance best practices.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, IT Security Managers, Data Governance Teams
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/admin-data-loss-prevention#add-and-update-the-learn-more-and-admin-contact-email-links, https://learn.microsoft.com/power-platform/admin/advanced-connector-policies?tabs=new

Streamlined User Experience
By allowing users to copy agents from the lite experience to the full experience, users can leverage advanced features without losing the context of their existing work. This streamlines the transition process and enhances user satisfaction.
   - next-steps: Gather user feedback on the copying process and identify any pain points. Use this feedback to improve the onboarding experience for new users of the full Copilot Studio.
   - roles: End Users, Product Managers, User Experience Designers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-copilot/extensibility/copilot-studio-experience, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-copilot-studio/environments-first-run-experience

Potentional Risks**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're a chef working in a small kitchen, and you've just been given the opportunity to move your cooking operations to a much larger, more advanced kitchen. In your current small kitchen, you can make delicious meals, but your tools and space are limited. Now, with the new kitchen, you have access to a wider range of equipment, more space, and better facilities to create even more complex and varied dishes.

This is similar to what's happening with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Users who have been creating agents in the "lite" version of Copilot Studio can now transfer their work to the "full" version. This transition allows them to access advanced tools and features that were not available in the lite version. Just like moving to a bigger kitchen, this upgrade enables users to enhance their creations and manage them more effectively.

For those managing the kitchen, like the head chef or restaurant manager, this change means they need to prepare the new kitchen by setting up the right equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and making sure all staff are trained to use the new tools. Similarly, IT admins need to prepare the digital environment, set up necessary policies, and ensure that users have the correct licenses to use the full version of Copilot Studio.

The original agents, like your original recipes, remain unchanged and can still be used in the small kitchen. However, the copied agents in the full kitchen can now be refined, expanded, and managed with more control, just like how you can create more sophisticated dishes in a larger kitchen.

In summary, this transition is about moving from a basic setup to a more comprehensive one, offering more capabilities and control, much like upgrading from a small kitchen to a professional-grade one.