MC1181765 – (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive

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check before: 2025-11-01

Product:

Copilot, Entra, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, OneDrive

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

469503

Details:

Summary:
Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Saved as .agent files, they integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and are available to licensed users worldwide. No admin action is needed; users can create, edit, and share agents to improve efficiency.

Details:
Updated February 13, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This is now generally available.

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2025-10-31

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2026-02-14

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft's new OneDrive feature, "Agents," utilizes AI to help users manage projects by organizing related files and folders, allowing for easy access to information and collaboration, with no complex setup required for Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the introduction of a new feature without prior training or communication, leading to decreased productivity as they navigate the new agent functionality.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/meet-agents-in-onedrive--your-ai-assistant-built-with-your-own-content/4475566

Data Management Concerns
The introduction of .agent files may lead to unintentional data management issues, such as users creating multiple agents without understanding their purpose, resulting in clutter and potential data loss.
   - roles: End Users, Data Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4, https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2026-02-14MC MessagesUpdated February 4, 2026: We have added additional links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This is now generally available.
Updated February 13, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This is now generally available.
2026-02-14MC Last Updated02/04/2026 22:48:192026-02-14T00:02:22Z
2026-02-14MC prepareNo admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
Review this Blog: Meet Agents in OneDrive: Your AI assistant built with your own content | Microsoft Community Hub
Watch this video: Bring insights of your OneDrive files into Microsoft 365 Copilot
Review documentation at the following links:
Get started with OneDrive agents
Create and use an agent in OneDrive
Find your agent files in OneDrive
Share an AI agent in OneDrive
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0
https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/meet-agents-in-onedrive--your-ai-assistant-built-with-your-own-content/4475566
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259J8Keg6vA
No admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
Review this Blog: Meet Agents in OneDrive: Your AI assistant built with your own content | Microsoft Community Hub
Watch this video: Bring insights of your OneDrive files into Microsoft 365 Copilot
Review documentation at the following links:
Get started with OneDrive agents
Create and use an agent in OneDrive
Find your agent files in OneDrive
Share an AI agent in OneDrive
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?No. Admins can assign licensing to manage who has access to the feature . No other admin controls.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0
https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/meet-agents-in-onedrive--your-ai-assistant-built-with-your-own-content/4475566
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259J8Keg6vA
2026-02-14MC SummaryAgents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Saved as .agent files, they integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and are available worldwide to licensed users. No admin action is needed; users can create, edit, share, and control agents.Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Saved as .agent files, they integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and are available to licensed users worldwide. No admin action is needed; users can create, edit, and share agents to improve efficiency.
2026-02-05MC MessagesUpdated December 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously late November 2025).
Updated February 4, 2026: We have added additional links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): This is now generally available.
2026-02-05MC Last Updated12/12/2025 20:28:082026-02-04T22:48:19Z
2026-02-05MC prepareNo admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
Review documentation at the following links:
Get started with OneDrive agents
Create and use an agent in OneDrive
Find your agent files in OneDrive
Share an AI agent in OneDrive
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0
https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
No admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
Review this Blog: Meet Agents in OneDrive: Your AI assistant built with your own content | Microsoft Community Hub
Watch this video: Bring insights of your OneDrive files into Microsoft 365 Copilot
Review documentation at the following links:
Get started with OneDrive agents
Create and use an agent in OneDrive
Find your agent files in OneDrive
Share an AI agent in OneDrive
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0
https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/spblog/meet-agents-in-onedrive--your-ai-assistant-built-with-your-own-content/4475566
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=259J8Keg6vA
2026-02-05MC SummaryAgents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Available worldwide from mid-November 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable, shareable, and managed via admin controls.Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Saved as .agent files, they integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and are available worldwide to licensed users. No admin action is needed; users can create, edit, share, and control agents.
2025-12-18MC Last Updated11/13/2025 19:50:062025-12-12T20:28:08Z
2025-12-18MC MessagesUpdated November 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
Updated December 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously late November 2025).
2025-12-18MC End Time12/31/2025 09:00:002026-03-02T09:00:00Z
2025-12-18MC SummaryAgents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered project assistance. Users can create, edit, share, and interact with agents saved as .agent files in OneDrive, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without admin action required.Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Available worldwide from mid-November 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable, shareable, and managed via admin controls.
2025-11-14MC prepareNo admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
No admin action is required at this time.
You may wish to:
Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
Review documentation at the following links:
Get started with OneDrive agents
Create and use an agent in OneDrive
Find your agent files in OneDrive
Share an AI agent in OneDrive
[Compliance considerations:] QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
https://support.microsoft.com/office/create-and-use-an-agent-in-onedrive-492cc5ad-b444-4cc6-83b7-3802a26688b4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/find-your-agent-files-in-onedrive-b8153379-ae11-4331-ac35-b1207ce58ba4
https://support.microsoft.com/office/get-started-with-onedrive-agents-ee2a6b38-da3f-413f-a865-cace3325d1e0
https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-ai-agent-in-onedrive-773662a2-c58a-4a6b-b6b2-1be8d2df3db0
https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=469503
2025-11-14MC SummaryAgents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered Q&A, summaries, and collaboration. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable and shareable with teams, enhancing project efficiency without admin action required.Agents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered project assistance. Users can create, edit, share, and interact with agents saved as .agent files in OneDrive, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without admin action required.
2025-11-14MC Last Updated10/31/2025 01:07:242025-11-13T19:50:06Z
2025-11-14MC MessagesAgents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
Updated November 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.
Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project-without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.
2025-11-14MC TitleMicrosoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive
2025-11-14MC MessageTagNamesNew feature, User impact, Admin impactUpdated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact

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