check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Copilot will support custom license request policies by user group, enabling tailored guidance and routing aligned with internal approval workflows. Rolling out worldwide from late April to June 2026, admins can configure these policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center; existing setups remain unchanged unless updated.
Details:
[Introduction]
Microsoft is improving the custom license request experience for Microsoft 365 Copilot to help organizations better align Copilot license requests with their internal approval workflows. With this update, admins can create Copilot‑specific request policies and tailor guidance by user group, allowing more precise routing and clearer instructions for people requesting a license.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide, DoD, GCC, GCC High): We will begin rolling out in late April 2026 and expect to complete by late June 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-27
updated:
2026-03-27
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
If the new custom license request policies are implemented without proper communication and training, users may face confusion when requesting licenses, leading to delays in obtaining necessary access to Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
Admin Configuration Errors
Without adequate preparation, admins may misconfigure the new license request policies, resulting in incorrect routing of requests and potential bottlenecks in the approval process.
- roles: System Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/commerce/licenses/manage-license-requests?view=o365-worldwide
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