MC1193415 – (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Find SharePoint agents in Teams chats and Teams Store

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Mac, Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact

Links:

515465

Details:

Summary:
Users can discover and add SharePoint agents directly in Microsoft Teams chats on Desktop and Mac via the "Add Agents and Bots" option or the Teams Store under "Agents." The feature rolls out March 2026, requires no admin action, and supports users with appropriate licensing.

Details:
Updated January 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
With this release, users can discover and add SharePoint agents directly within Microsoft Teams chats on Desktop and Mac. Agents can be added via the Add Agents and Bots option in the chat roster dropdown, which opens the in-context store for discovery and selection. This enables users to quickly bring SharePoint agents into conversations to support collaboration.
Additionally, SharePoint agents are available in the Teams Store under the Agents category, making them easier to find and deploy across Teams experiences.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 515465.
[When this will happen]
Targeted Release: Rolling out in early March 2026 (previously January) and expected to complete in early March 2026 (previously January).
General Availability: Rolling out in mid-March 2026 (previously January) and expected to complete by end of March 2026 (previously January).

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-12-09

updated:
2026-01-30

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams will introduce a feature in March 2026 that allows users to add SharePoint agents directly into chats for seamless collaboration, accessible via the "Add Agents and Bots" option, and requires appropriate licensing like E3 or E5 with Teams.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Confusion
Users may be confused about how to add SharePoint agents without proper training or documentation, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3

Increased Support Tickets
The introduction of new features without preparation may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter issues or have questions about the new functionality.
   - roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Collaboration Disruption
If users are not aware of the new SharePoint agents, they may miss out on collaboration opportunities, leading to fragmented communication and project delays.
   - roles: Project Managers, Team Members
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3

Licensing Issues
Users may attempt to access SharePoint agents without the required E3 or E5 licenses, resulting in access denial and user dissatisfaction.
   - roles: End Users, IT Administrators
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Documentation Gaps
Existing internal documentation may not reflect the new features, leading to misinformation and improper usage of SharePoint agents.
   - roles: IT Administrators, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3

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