check before: 2026-06-30
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 suite, Teams
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Details:
Summary:
Classic agent creation in Microsoft Copilot Studio is moving from the Teams app to the web app, retiring Teams-based creation on June 30, 2026. Existing agents remain functional, and users will be redirected to the web app. No compliance or security changes; organizations should prepare by transitioning users and updating documentation.
Details:
[Introduction]
We are retiring the ability to create classic style agents from the Microsoft Copilot Studio app in Microsoft Teams.
Classic agent creation is now available in the Microsoft Copilot Studio web app to provide a more consistent and scalable authoring experience. Going forward, the web app will be the primary location for creating and managing these agents.
[When this will happen]
Web app experience available: Beginning early April 2026 (already available)
Retirement effective date: June 30, 2026
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Created:
2026-05-19
updated:
2026-05-19
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users accustomed to creating agents in Teams may face confusion and frustration when redirected to the web app, impacting their productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/
Training and Documentation Gaps
Existing training materials and documentation may become outdated, leading to misinformation and improper usage of the new web app.
- roles: Trainers, Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-365-october-2023/ba-p/3856785
Increased Support Requests
Users may flood support channels with inquiries about the change, leading to increased workload for IT support teams.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/09/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2023/
Transition Management Challenges
Organizations may struggle to manage the transition effectively, leading to delays in user adaptation to the new web app.
- roles: Project Managers, Change Managers
- references: https://www.cio.com/article/360123/how-to-manage-change-in-the-digital-age.html
Loss of Familiarity
Users may experience a learning curve with the new web app interface, which could temporarily hinder their ability to create agents efficiently.
- roles: End Users, Product Managers
- references: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/insights/digital-transformation
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