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 Teams Store under Agents. Rolling out April 2026, the feature is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and supports E3/E5 licensing with Copilot or PAYG setup.

Details:
Updated February 20, 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 April 2026 (previously early March) and expected to complete in mid-April 2026 (previously early March).
General Availability: Rolling out in mid-April 2026 (previously mid-March) and expected to complete by end of April 2026 (previously end of March).

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-12-09

updated:
2026-02-21

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summary for non-techies**

Starting in April 2026, Microsoft Teams users on desktop or Mac can easily discover and add SharePoint agents directly from the chat window via the "Add Agents and Bots" option, with these agents also listed in the Teams Store under the "Agents" category, requiring appropriate licensing such as E3 or E5 with Teams and a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or pay-as-you-go setup.

Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of the new feature, leading to inefficient collaboration.
   - roles: End Users, Helpdesk Staff
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Increased Support Queries
Helpdesk staff may receive a higher volume of support requests regarding the new feature, impacting their ability to assist with other issues.
   - roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Support
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Policy Compliance Risks
Without proper communication, users may inadvertently violate existing policies by adding agents that are not approved, leading to compliance issues.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Training and Documentation Gaps
Existing training materials may not cover the new feature, leading to a lack of understanding among users on how to effectively utilize SharePoint agents.
   - roles: Training Coordinators, End Users
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Integration Issues
If users add SharePoint agents without understanding their functionality, it may lead to integration issues with existing workflows and tools.
   - roles: End Users, Project Managers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/share-an-agent-from-sharepoint-in-teams-6dcbf7b5-8c13-44e5-a68a-dbd71fb76ad3, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

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