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:
2026-04-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
Delayed Access to Agents
Users may experience delays in accessing new agents if the submission and approval process is not managed efficiently, leading to potential frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: Agent Builder Users, 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
Inconsistent User Experience
If agents are not properly reviewed and approved, users may encounter unapproved or malfunctioning agents, leading to a poor user experience and potential disruptions in their workflow.
- roles: End 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
Increased Administrative Burden
Without proper preparation, administrators may face an overwhelming number of agent submissions, leading to increased workload and potential delays in the approval process.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, IT Support Staff
- 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
Compliance Risks
If agents are published without thorough review, there may be compliance risks associated with unverified agents being used within the organization, potentially leading to security vulnerabilities.
- 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
Lack of User Awareness
Users may not be aware of the new submission process and its implications, leading to confusion and underutilization of the Agent Store capabilities.
- roles: End Users, Agent Builder 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
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