check before: 2026-05-13
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Copilot, Copilot Chat, Entra, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, Windows
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mobile, Online, World tenant
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Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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Summary:
Microsoft 365 Admin Center now lets IT admins notify users about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app via targeted notifications, guiding them to a secure, approved download. This admin-initiated feature helps reduce use of non-sanctioned AI apps and supports compliance with existing security controls.
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Updated May 13, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
To help organizations promote a secure and compliant AI experience on mobile devices, Microsoft is introducing a new Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile card in the Copilot Control System, accessible via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This update enables IT and AI admins to proactively notify users about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app and guide them to an approved download experience. By surfacing this information through trusted enterprise channels, organizations can reduce reliance on non-sanctioned AI apps and help mitigate potential data leakage risks.
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General Availability (Worldwide): Available now
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2026-05-13
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2026-05-14
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User Awareness and Adoption
Without proper preparation, users may not be aware of the new Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app, leading to confusion and potential misuse of non-sanctioned AI applications.
- roles: IT Admins, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/05/13/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-mobile-app/
Security Compliance Risks
If users are not informed about the approved app, they may download unauthorized applications, increasing the risk of data leakage and non-compliance with security policies.
- roles: IT Admins, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/05/13/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-mobile-app/
Helpdesk Overload
Failure to notify users may result in an influx of support requests to the helpdesk as users encounter issues or confusion regarding the new app, straining IT resources.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, IT Admins
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/05/13/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-mobile-app/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-05-14 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2026-05-14 | MC Summary | Microsoft 365 Copilot now offers admins on macOS a Mobile card in the Copilot Control System to notify users about the approved Copilot mobile app. This admin-initiated feature helps promote secure app use, reduce unauthorized AI apps, and aligns with existing compliance controls. | Microsoft 365 Admin Center now lets IT admins notify users about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app via targeted notifications, guiding them to a secure, approved download. This admin-initiated feature helps reduce use of non-sanctioned AI apps and supports compliance with existing security controls. |
| 2026-05-14 | MC Last Updated | 05/13/2026 01:17:36 | 2026-05-13T20:32:30Z |
| 2026-05-14 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
To help organizations promote a secure and compliant AI experience on mobile devices, Microsoft is introducing a new Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile card in the Copilot Control System, accessible via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This update enables IT and AI admins to proactively notify users about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app and guide them to an approved download experience. By surfacing this information through trusted enterprise channels, organizations can reduce reliance on non-sanctioned AI apps and help mitigate potential data leakage risks. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Available now | Updated May 13, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] To help organizations promote a secure and compliant AI experience on mobile devices, Microsoft is introducing a new Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile card in the Copilot Control System, accessible via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. This update enables IT and AI admins to proactively notify users about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app and guide them to an approved download experience. By surfacing this information through trusted enterprise channels, organizations can reduce reliance on non-sanctioned AI apps and help mitigate potential data leakage risks. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): Available now |
| 2026-05-14 | MC Title | Microsoft 365 Copilot (including Copilot Chat): Admin notifications for Copilot mobile app on macOS | (Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile App: Capability to drive awareness via Notifications on M365 Admin Center |
| 2026-05-14 | MC How Affect | Who is affected
IT admins and AI admins using the Copilot Control System on macOS Users who receive notifications about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app This applies to both Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users and users accessing Copilot Chat. What will happen Admins can surface a Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile card in the Copilot Control System, accessible via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Admins can choose to notify targeted users about the availability of the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app: Notifications can be delivered via Windows notifications or Microsoft Teams, depending on admin configuration. The feature helps guide users to a secure, Microsoft-approved Copilot mobile experience. The feature is admin-initiated and is not enabled automatically for users. | Who is affected
IT admins and AI admins using the Copilot Control System on Microsoft 365 Admin Center (MAC) Users who receive notifications about the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app This applies to both Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users and users accessing Copilot Chat. What will happen Admins can surface a Microsoft 365 Copilot Mobile card in the Copilot Control System, accessible via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center: Admins can choose to notify targeted users about the availability of the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app: Notifications can be delivered via Windows notifications or Microsoft Teams (Coming soon), depending on admin configuration. The feature helps guide users to a secure, Microsoft-approved Copilot mobile experience. The feature is admin-initiated and is not enabled automatically for users. |
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