(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps

Starting June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot will be automatically installed on eligible Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps, unless administrators opt out. The rollout occurs in phases through early July. No visible change if already installed. This does not apply to the EEA. Inform users beforehand.

2026-06-04T18:58:10.477Z

<p>Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content and timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p> Starting June 2026, we will resume the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to eligible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features</p><p><b>When this will happen</b></p><ul><li>Feature Flag1: started Jun 4 expected to finish June 10 </li><li>Feature Flag2: expected to start on June 11, expected to finish on June 17 </li><li>MSGraph schema rollout: expected to start on June 18, expected to finish on June 24 </li><li>Feature Flag3: expected to start on June 25, expected to complete by July 1st</li></ul><p><b>How this affects your organization</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.</li><li>On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.</li><li>The app installation is enabled by default and does not require user interaction.</li><li>This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).</li></ul><p><b>What you can do to prepare</b></p><ul><li>Before deploying, inform users about the upcoming change to avoid surprises and improve adoption.</li><li>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</li></ul><p> </p>

Starting June 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out. Rollout completes by end of June 2026. No changes for devices with the app already installed and excludes customers in the EEA.

2026-06-02T16:17:21.077Z

<p>Updated June 2, 2026: We have updated the content and timeline. Thank you for your patience.&nbsp;</p><p> Starting June 2026, we will resume the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to eligible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features</p><p><b>When this will happen</b></p><p>Rollout begins in early June 2026 and completes by end of June 2026.&nbsp;</p><p><b>How this affects your organization</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.</li><li>On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.</li><li>The app installation is enabled by default and does not require user interaction.</li><li>This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).</li></ul><p><b>What you can do to prepare</b></p><ul><li>Before deploying, inform users about the upcoming change to avoid surprises and improve adoption.</li><li>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</li></ul><p> </p>

Automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, planned for December 2025, is temporarily disabled. Existing installations remain unaffected. Admins can deploy the app via other methods and should await further updates. The change excludes EEA customers.

2026-03-16T19:06:00.860Z

<p>Updated March 16, 2026: We have temporarily disabled the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to eligible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. We will provide another update once we re-enable these installations.</p><p><b>Introduction</b></p><p>Starting in December 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. This app provides a centralized entry point for accessing Copilot experiences and AI-powered capabilities across Microsoft 365. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features.</p><p><b>When this will happen</b></p><p>Rollout begins in early December 2025 (previously early October) and completes mid-December 2025 (previously mid-November)</p><p><b>How this affects your organization</b></p><p><b>Who is affected:</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will not automatically deploy to eligible Microsoft 365 desktop apps devices during this time.</li><li>Existing installations are unaffected.</li></ul><p><b>What will happen:</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be <b>automatically installed</b> on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.</li><li>The app will appear in the <i>Start menu</i> as a new entry point for accessing Copilot experiences across Microsoft 365.</li><li>On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.</li><li>The app installation is <b>enabled by default</b> and does not require user interaction.</li><li>This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).</li></ul><p><b>What you can do to prepare</b></p><p><b>Admin Actions</b></p><ul><li>Use other app deployment methods to install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app until this capability is restored. You can use Intune and other software management tools to deploy the app. </li><li>Monitor this post for the next update on re-enablement.</li></ul><p><b>User Impact</b></p><ul><li>Users may see a new app icon for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the <i>Start menu.</i></li><li>On many devices, the app may already be installed, resulting in no visible change</li></ul><p><b>Compliance considerations </b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p><p> </p>

Starting December 2025, Microsoft will automatically install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps (excluding EEA). The app appears in the Start menu, enabled by default, with admins able to opt out. This simplifies access to AI-powered Copilot features.

2025-11-19T17:19:44.500Z

<p>Updated November 19, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.</p><p><b>Introduction</b></p><p>Starting in December 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. This app provides a centralized entry point for accessing Copilot experiences and AI-powered capabilities across Microsoft 365. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features.</p><p><b>When this will happen</b></p><p>Rollout begins in early December 2025 (previously early October) and completes mid-December 2025 (previously mid-November)</p><p><b>How this affects your organization</b></p><p><b>Who is affected:</b></p><ul><li>Organizations with Windows devices running Microsoft 365 desktop client apps</li><li>Customers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (EEA customers are excluded)</li><li>Admins responsible for managing Microsoft 365 Apps deployments</li><li>Users on eligible devices who will see the Microsoft 365 Copilot app appear in their <i>Start menu</i></li></ul><p><b>What will happen:</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be <b>automatically installed</b> on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.</li><li>The app will appear in the <i>Start menu</i> as a new entry point for accessing Copilot experiences across Microsoft 365.</li><li>On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.</li><li>The app installation is <b>enabled by default</b> and does not require user interaction.</li><li>This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).</li></ul><p><b>What you can do to prepare</b></p><p><b>Admin Actions</b></p><ul><li>Review the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2327914" target="_blank">documentation</a>&nbsp;for more details and instructions on how to manage this.</li><li>You can opt out of the installation in the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center.&nbsp;</li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk and users to reduce confusion and support requests.</li><li>Update internal documentation if you reference installed apps or Copilot access points.</li></ul><p><b>User Impact</b></p><ul><li>Users may see a new app icon for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the <i>Start menu.</i></li><li>On many devices, the app may already be installed, resulting in no visible change</li></ul><p><b>Compliance considerations </b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p><p> </p>

Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps

Starting October 2025, Microsoft will automatically install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 desktop apps, except in the EEA. The app appears in the Start menu, enabled by default, with admins able to opt out and prepare users accordingly.

2025-09-12T23:11:52.947Z

Feature update,User impact,Admin impact

<p><b>Introduction</b></p><p>Starting in October 2025, Microsoft will begin automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. This app provides a centralized entry point for accessing Copilot experiences and AI-powered capabilities across Microsoft 365. This change simplifies access to Copilot and ensures users can easily discover and engage with productivity-enhancing features.</p><p><b>When this will happen</b></p><p>Rollout begins in early October 2025 and completes mid-November 2025</p><p><b>How this affects your organization</b></p><p><b>Who is affected:</b></p><ul><li>Organizations with Windows devices running Microsoft 365 desktop client apps</li><li>Customers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (EEA customers are excluded)</li><li>Admins responsible for managing Microsoft 365 Apps deployments</li><li>Users on eligible devices who will see the Microsoft 365 Copilot app appear in their <i>Start menu</i></li></ul><p><b>What will happen:</b></p><ul><li>The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be <b>automatically installed</b> on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.</li><li>The app will appear in the <i>Start menu</i> as a new entry point for accessing Copilot experiences across Microsoft 365.</li><li>On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.</li><li>The app installation is <b>enabled by default</b> and does not require user interaction.</li><li>This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).</li></ul><p><b>What you can do to prepare</b></p><p><b>Admin Actions</b></p><ul><li>Review the <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2327914" target="_blank">documentation</a>&nbsp;for more details and instructions on how to manage this.</li><li>You can opt out of the installation in the Microsoft 365 Apps Admin Center.&nbsp;</li><li>Consider notifying helpdesk and users to reduce confusion and support requests.</li><li>Update internal documentation if you reference installed apps or Copilot access points.</li></ul><p><b>User Impact</b></p><ul><li>Users may see a new app icon for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the <i>Start menu.</i></li><li>On many devices, the app may already be installed, resulting in no visible change</li></ul><p><b>Compliance considerations </b></p><p>No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.</p><p> </p>