(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive

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Summary

Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Available worldwide from mid-November 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable, shareable, and managed via admin controls.

Details

Updated December 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.

Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project—without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously late November 2025).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to either work or school accounts (Microsoft 365 commercial or education tenants). 

What will happen:

Users will see a new agent option in OneDrive.

How to use Agents in OneDrive:

  • Create your Agent: When users first select the Copilot button in OneDrive or the +Create or upload button, a guided experience will introduce agents and walk users through how to create and use them. From there, users can create an agent from their OneDrive using the +Create or upload option and then select the Agent option (screenshot 1):
  •  user settings

  • Alternatively, users can select the files to include in an agent, then choose Create an agent from the Copilot toolbar dropdown menu (screenshot 2):
  •  user settings

  • Access your agent as a file in OneDrive (.agent extension), filter by file type "agent" (screenshot 3):
  •  user settings

  • Open the agent to ask questions and get answers from your documents.
  • Edit or update your agent anytime to change its sources, name, or instructions (screenshot 4):
  •  user settings

  • Share your agent with your team to collaborate and keep everyone informed (screenshots 5 & 6):
  •  user settings

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.

You may wish to:

[Compliance considerations:]
QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.

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Change History

December 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Agents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered project assistance. Users can create, edit, share, and interact with agents saved as .agent files in OneDrive, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without admin action required.
New
Agents in OneDrive let users group files for AI-powered project assistance, enabling questions, summaries, and collaboration. Available worldwide from mid-November 2025, this feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable, shareable, and managed via admin controls.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-11-13T18:50:06.363Z
New
2025-12-12T19:28:08.827Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated November 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.

Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project—without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to either work or school accounts (Microsoft 365 commercial or education tenants). 

What will happen:

Users will see a new agent option in OneDrive.

How to use Agents in OneDrive:

  • Create your Agent: When users first select the Copilot button in OneDrive or the +Create or upload button, a guided experience will introduce agents and walk users through how to create and use them. From there, users can create an agent from their OneDrive using the +Create or upload option and then select the Agent option (screenshot 1):
  •  user settings

  • Alternatively, users can select the files to include in an agent, then choose Create an agent from the Copilot toolbar dropdown menu (screenshot 2):
  •  user settings

  • Access your agent as a file in OneDrive (.agent extension), filter by file type "agent" (screenshot 3):
  •  user settings

  • Open the agent to ask questions and get answers from your documents.
  • Edit or update your agent anytime to change its sources, name, or instructions (screenshot 4):
  •  user settings

  • Share your agent with your team to collaborate and keep everyone informed (screenshots 5 & 6):
  •  user settings

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.

You may wish to:

[Compliance considerations:]
QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
New

Updated December 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.

Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project—without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by end of January 2026 (previously late November 2025).

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to either work or school accounts (Microsoft 365 commercial or education tenants). 

What will happen:

Users will see a new agent option in OneDrive.

How to use Agents in OneDrive:

  • Create your Agent: When users first select the Copilot button in OneDrive or the +Create or upload button, a guided experience will introduce agents and walk users through how to create and use them. From there, users can create an agent from their OneDrive using the +Create or upload option and then select the Agent option (screenshot 1):
  •  user settings

  • Alternatively, users can select the files to include in an agent, then choose Create an agent from the Copilot toolbar dropdown menu (screenshot 2):
  •  user settings

  • Access your agent as a file in OneDrive (.agent extension), filter by file type "agent" (screenshot 3):
  •  user settings

  • Open the agent to ask questions and get answers from your documents.
  • Edit or update your agent anytime to change its sources, name, or instructions (screenshot 4):
  •  user settings

  • Share your agent with your team to collaborate and keep everyone informed (screenshots 5 & 6):
  •  user settings

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.

You may wish to:

[Compliance considerations:]
QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive
New
(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Agents in OneDrive
Summary
Previous
Agents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered Q&A, summaries, and collaboration. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive, editable and shareable with teams, enhancing project efficiency without admin action required.
New
Agents in OneDrive, launching worldwide in November 2025, let Microsoft 365 Copilot users group files for AI-powered project assistance. Users can create, edit, share, and interact with agents saved as .agent files in OneDrive, enhancing collaboration and efficiency without admin action required.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2025-10-31T00:07:24.683Z
New
2025-11-13T18:50:06.363Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project—without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to either work or school accounts (Microsoft 365 commercial or education tenants). 

What will happen:

Users will see a new agent option in OneDrive.

How to use Agents in OneDrive:

  • Create your Agent: When users first select the Copilot button in OneDrive or the +Create or upload button, a guided experience will introduce agents and walk users through how to create and use them. From there, users can create an agent from their OneDrive using the +Create or upload option and then select the Agent option (screenshot 1):
  •  user settings

  • Alternatively, users can select the files to include in an agent, then choose Create an agent from the Copilot toolbar dropdown menu (screenshot 2):
  •  user settings

  • Access your agent as a file in OneDrive (.agent extension), filter by file type "agent" (screenshot 3):
  •  user settings

  • Open the agent to ask questions and get answers from your documents.
  • Edit or update your agent anytime to change its sources, name, or instructions (screenshot 4):
  •  user settings

  • Share your agent with your team to collaborate and keep everyone informed (screenshots 5 & 6):
  •  user settings

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.

You may wish to:

  • Communicate this change to helpdesk staff.
  • Update internal documentation to reflect the new agent capabilities in OneDrive.
  • Encourage users to explore agents to improve project efficiency using AI.
[Compliance considerations:]
QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.
New

Updated November 12, 2025: We have added documentation links. Thank you for your patience.

Agents in OneDrive lets you group files and folders together, so you can ask questions, get summaries, and find key details across your project—without having to reselect items each time. Agents are saved in your OneDrive and can be shared with your team, making collaboration and staying up to date easier. This new capability helps users work more efficiently by turning OneDrive into a workspace for AI-powered project assistance.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469503.

[When this will happen:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by late November 2025.

[How this affects your organization:]

Who is affected: Users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license assigned to either work or school accounts (Microsoft 365 commercial or education tenants). 

What will happen:

Users will see a new agent option in OneDrive.

How to use Agents in OneDrive:

  • Create your Agent: When users first select the Copilot button in OneDrive or the +Create or upload button, a guided experience will introduce agents and walk users through how to create and use them. From there, users can create an agent from their OneDrive using the +Create or upload option and then select the Agent option (screenshot 1):
  •  user settings

  • Alternatively, users can select the files to include in an agent, then choose Create an agent from the Copilot toolbar dropdown menu (screenshot 2):
  •  user settings

  • Access your agent as a file in OneDrive (.agent extension), filter by file type "agent" (screenshot 3):
  •  user settings

  • Open the agent to ask questions and get answers from your documents.
  • Edit or update your agent anytime to change its sources, name, or instructions (screenshot 4):
  •  user settings

  • Share your agent with your team to collaborate and keep everyone informed (screenshots 5 & 6):
  •  user settings

    user settings

[What you can do to prepare:]

No admin action is required at this time.

You may wish to:

[Compliance considerations:]
QuestionAnswer
Does the change store new customer data, if so, where, and is the data cached or permanently stored?Yes. Agents are saved as .agent files in OneDrive and may contain metadata or instructions. These are stored permanently unless deleted by the user.
Does the change introduce or significantly modify AI/ML or agent capabilities that interact with or provide access to customer data, if so summarize changes?Yes. Agents use Microsoft Copilot to interact with and summarize user documents grouped within OneDrive.
Does the change provide end users any new way of interacting with generative AI, if so how?Yes. Users can ask questions and receive answers from grouped documents via agents, enabling a new AI-powered interaction model.
Does the change include an admin control and, can it be controlled through Entra ID group membership?Yes. Admins can manage Copilot licensing and access to OneDrive features, including agent creation and usage.
Does the change allow a user to enable and disable the feature themselves?Yes. Users can choose whether or not to create and use agents in OneDrive.

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