check before: 2025-11-15
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Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will support connected agents, allowing one agent to query others for data, starting with Researcher in Q4 2025. Rolling out mid-November 2025 to February 2026, admins can manage connected agents, users can enable/disable them per conversation, and up to 10 connected agents are allowed.
Details:
Updated November 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing support for connected agents, allowing one agent to query another for additional context or data. For example, the Researcher agent may request sales or inventory data from other enterprise software agents. This enhancement helps agents deliver more comprehensive and informed responses.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2026.
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased Complexity in Agent Management
Admins may struggle to manage multiple connected agents without proper preparation, leading to confusion and misconfiguration.
- roles: Admins, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-copilot-agents-integrated-apps?view=o365-worldwide
User Experience Disruption
Users may face interruptions in their workflow if they are not informed about how to enable/disable connected agents, leading to frustration.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-copilot-agents-integrated-apps?view=o365-worldwide
Data Access and Compliance Risks
The ability for agents to query each other may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data if not properly managed, raising compliance concerns.
- roles: Admins, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-copilot-agents-integrated-apps?view=o365-worldwide
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-11-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot will support connected agents, allowing one agent (e.g., Researcher) to query others for data, enhancing responses. Rolling out from mid-November 2025 to May 2026, admins can manage connected agents in the Copilot hub, with user control per conversation and compliance controls in place. | Microsoft 365 Copilot will support connected agents, allowing one agent to query others for data, starting with Researcher in Q4 2025. Rolling out mid-November 2025 to February 2026, admins can manage connected agents, users can enable/disable them per conversation, and up to 10 connected agents are allowed. |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Last Updated | 11/11/2025 01:44:34 | 2025-11-11T20:58:55Z |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Messages | Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing support for connected agents, allowing one agent to query another for additional context or data. For example, the Researcher agent may request sales or inventory data from other enterprise software agents. This enhancement helps agents deliver more comprehensive and informed responses.
[When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2026. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2026. | Updated November 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is introducing support for connected agents, allowing one agent to query another for additional context or data. For example, the Researcher agent may request sales or inventory data from other enterprise software agents. This enhancement helps agents deliver more comprehensive and informed responses. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in mid-November 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2026. |
| 2025-11-12 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot: Configure connected agents for Researcher and other agents | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Configure connected agents for Researcher and other agents |
| 2025-11-12 | MC End Time | 06/30/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-03-31T09:00:00Z |
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