check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint
Platform:
Education, Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Admin impact, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Updated January 29, 2025: This promotion is extending to EDU tenants beginning the middle to end of February 2025.
During a promotional trial period running from January 6, 2025, through June 30, 2025, organizations with 50 or more Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses will automatically receive 10,000 additional queries per month for agents in SharePoint, giving users without Copilot licenses access to create and use agents. We've added a new setting that allows admins to disable this trial access using the SharePoint Online Management Shell. View the Trial Agreement details
[When this will happen:]
The promotion will go into effect January 6, 2025, and remain active until June 30, 2025. At the beginning of December 2024, admins can disable trial access at any point during the promotional period, via the SharePoint Online Management Shell. Tenants that are eligible for the promotion will see a message bar on the Copilot Admin page in the Admin Center.
[What you need to prepare:]
Starting the beginning of December, Global administrators or SharePoint admins can use the SharePoint Online Management Shell to manage access to the trial for users without Copilot licenses.
This can be done by updating to the latest version of the SharePoint Online Management Shell and running the following commands:
To opt out and disable access to the trial use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet.
To confirm trial settings, use the Get-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet.
To re-enable access to the trial, use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet.
Ensure that you have the latest version of SharePoint PowerShell installed to run these cmdlets effectively.
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2024-11-27
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2025-01-30
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Direct effects for Operations**
Increased User Queries
Unlicensed users will have access to create and use agents, potentially leading to a surge in queries that may exceed the 10,000 monthly limit, causing service interruptions.
- roles: Global Administrators, SharePoint Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service, https://support.microsoft.com/office/copilot-in-sharepoint-help-learning-44e981e7-dcef-4422-977d-967f3dcfe796?ocid=CopilotLab_SMC_SharePoint
Service Availability
Once the maximum number of queries is reached, users will be notified that the service is temporarily unavailable, impacting their ability to use agents.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://aka.ms/agentsinsharepointpromo, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/get-spocopilotpromooptinstatus?view=sharepoint-ps
User Experience Disruption
Unprepared users may face confusion and frustration when they encounter limits on agent usage without prior notice or training.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/sharepoint/sharepoint-online/introduction-sharepoint-online-management-shell, https://support.microsoft.com/office/copilot-in-sharepoint-help-learning-44e981e7-dcef-4422-977d-967f3dcfe796?ocid=CopilotLab_SMC_SharePoint
Administrative Overhead
Global and SharePoint admins may face increased workload managing trial access and user queries without proper preparation.
- roles: Global Administrators, SharePoint Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/set-spocopilotpromooptinstatus?view=sharepoint-ps, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/get-spocopilotpromooptinstatus?view=sharepoint-ps
Loss of Access Post-Trial
After the trial ends, unlicensed users will lose access to agents, which may lead to dissatisfaction and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://aka.ms/agentsinsharepointpromo, https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service
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Enhanced User Engagement with Agents in SharePoint
The promotional access allows unlicensed users to interact with agents in SharePoint, increasing user engagement and potentially improving productivity. This can lead to better collaboration and knowledge sharing within teams, especially for roles that rely heavily on SharePoint for project management and document sharing.
- next-steps: Monitor user interactions and gather feedback to understand the impact of this feature on productivity. Consider training sessions to help users maximize the benefits of using agents.
- roles: Project Managers, Team Leaders, Content Creators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service, https://support.microsoft.com/office/copilot-in-sharepoint-help-learning-44e981e7-dcef-4422-977d-967f3dcfe796?ocid=CopilotLab_SMC_SharePoint
Streamlined IT Management with PowerShell Cmdlets
The ability to manage trial access through PowerShell cmdlets allows IT admins to efficiently control user access and monitor usage without needing extensive manual intervention. This can save time and reduce administrative overhead, especially in larger organizations.
- next-steps: Train IT staff on using the SharePoint Online Management Shell and the specific cmdlets for managing trial access. Establish a regular review process to ensure optimal use of the trial features.
- roles: IT Administrators, SharePoint Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/get-spocopilotpromooptinstatus?view=sharepoint-ps, https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/sharepoint-online/set-spocopilotpromooptinstatus?view=sharepoint-ps
Cost-Effective Trial Utilization
The promotional trial provides an opportunity to evaluate the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot without incurring additional costs. Organizations can assess the feature's effectiveness and user adoption before deciding on further investments in licenses, potentially leading to cost savings in the long run.
- next-steps: Analyze usage data during the trial period to evaluate the necessity of additional licenses. Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the value gained from the trial access.
- roles: Finance Managers, IT Budget Analysts
- references: https://aka.ms/agentsinsharepointpromo, https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://learn.microsoft.com/legal/microsoft-365/in-app-trials-terms-of-service
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| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-01-30 | MC Messages | During a promotional trial period running from January 6, 2025, through June 30, 2025, organizations with 50 or more Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses will automatically receive 10,000 additional queries per month for agents in SharePoint, giving users without Copilot licenses access to create and use agents. We've added a new setting that allows admins to disable this trial access using the SharePoint Online Management Shell. View the Trial Agreement details
[When this will happen:] The promotion will go into effect January 6, 2025, and remain active until June 30, 2025. At the beginning of December 2024, admins can disable trial access at any point during the promotional period, via the SharePoint Online Management Shell. Tenants that are eligible for the promotion will see a message bar on the Copilot Admin page in the Admin Center. [What you need to prepare:] Starting the beginning of December, Global administrators or SharePoint admins can use the SharePoint Online Management Shell to manage access to the trial for users without Copilot licenses. This can be done by updating to the latest version of the SharePoint Online Management Shell and running the following commands: To opt out and disable access to the trial use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. To confirm trial settings, use the Get-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. To re-enable access to the trial, use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. Ensure that you have the latest version of SharePoint PowerShell installed to run these cmdlets effectively. | Updated January 29, 2025: This promotion is extending to EDU tenants beginning the middle to end of February 2025.
During a promotional trial period running from January 6, 2025, through June 30, 2025, organizations with 50 or more Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses will automatically receive 10,000 additional queries per month for agents in SharePoint, giving users without Copilot licenses access to create and use agents. We've added a new setting that allows admins to disable this trial access using the SharePoint Online Management Shell. View the Trial Agreement details [When this will happen:] The promotion will go into effect January 6, 2025, and remain active until June 30, 2025. At the beginning of December 2024, admins can disable trial access at any point during the promotional period, via the SharePoint Online Management Shell. Tenants that are eligible for the promotion will see a message bar on the Copilot Admin page in the Admin Center. [What you need to prepare:] Starting the beginning of December, Global administrators or SharePoint admins can use the SharePoint Online Management Shell to manage access to the trial for users without Copilot licenses. This can be done by updating to the latest version of the SharePoint Online Management Shell and running the following commands: To opt out and disable access to the trial use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. To confirm trial settings, use the Get-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. To re-enable access to the trial, use the Set-SPOCopilotPromoOptInStatus cmdlet. Ensure that you have the latest version of SharePoint PowerShell installed to run these cmdlets effectively. |
| 2025-01-30 | MC Title | Promotional access to Agents in SharePoint | (Updated) Promotional access to Agents in SharePoint |
| 2025-01-30 | MC Last Updated | 11/27/2024 00:50:47 | 2025-01-29T23:30:59Z |
| 2025-01-30 | MC MessageTagNames | User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, User impact, Admin impact |
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