check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite
Platform:
Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting mid-May 2026, Agent Builder users can submit agents for admin review before publishing to the organization's Agent Store catalog. Admins control approval, access, and deployment. Approved agents appear in the store for users to discover and install, with updates requiring reapproval. No pre-rollout action needed.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing the ability to submit agents built with Agent Builder for administrator review and approval before publishing to the organization's catalog in the Agent Store-making it easier to scale distribution of high-quality internal agents while maintaining IT admin control. Once approved, agents appear in the Built by your org section of the Agent Store, where users across the org can discover and install them.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557173.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid‑May 2026 and is expected to complete by late May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-04-15
updated:
2026-04-15
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Direct effects for Operations**
Agent Submission Process
Without preparation, users may submit agents that do not meet quality standards, leading to delays in approval and frustration among users waiting for access.
- roles: Agent Builder Users, Microsoft 365 Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/agent-registry?view=o365-worldwide#publish-agents, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557173
User Access to Agents
If agents are not properly reviewed, users may gain access to unapproved or potentially harmful agents, impacting security and user experience.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/agent-registry?view=o365-worldwide#publish-agents, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557173
Agent Update Process
Failure to manage the update process may result in users using outdated agents, leading to compatibility issues and reduced functionality.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/agent-registry?view=o365-worldwide#publish-agents, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557173
Communication of New Features
Lack of communication about the new submission process may lead to confusion among users, resulting in improper submissions and wasted time.
- roles: Agent Builder Users, Microsoft 365 Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/agent-registry?view=o365-worldwide#publish-agents, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557173
Governance and Compliance
Without proper governance, there may be compliance risks associated with the deployment of unverified agents, affecting organizational integrity.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/agent-registry?view=o365-worldwide#publish-agents, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557173
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