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. The rollout begins mid-June 2026, requires no admin action, and supports users with appropriate licensing.

Details:
Updated April 24, 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 mid-June 2026 (previously early May) and expected to complete in late June 2026 (previously mid-May).
General Availability: Rolling out in late June 2026 (previously mid-May) and expected to complete by late July 2026 (previously end of May).

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-12-09

updated:
2026-04-25

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience with SharePoint Agents
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not aware of how to add SharePoint agents, leading to 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, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=515465

Increased Helpdesk Queries
The introduction of SharePoint agents without prior training may lead to an increase in helpdesk queries regarding their usage and functionality.
   - 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

Potential Misuse of Agents
Users may misuse SharePoint agents inappropriately in chats, leading to irrelevant or off-topic discussions, which can disrupt workflow.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - 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

Licensing Confusion
Users may be unaware of the licensing requirements (E3 or E5) for using SharePoint agents, leading to access issues.
   - roles: End Users, IT Administrators
   - 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

Documentation Gaps
Internal documentation may not be updated in time, leading to misinformation about the new feature and its usage.
   - roles: IT Administrators, Documentation 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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