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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization

Message ID
MC1238432
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Services
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Category
Stay Informed
Tags
New featureUser impactAdmin impact
Rollout
May 2026June 2026
Roadmap ID
555852
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Platforms
AndroidDesktopiOSMacWeb

Summary

Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by mid-June 2026.

Details

Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

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May 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, starting early May 2026 and completing by mid-June. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and helps users verify a trusted Copilot environment. No user impact unless enabled.
New
Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by mid-June 2026.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-04-27T16:59:40.280Z
New
2026-05-04T22:09:56.413Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

April 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by end of May 2026.
New
Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, starting early May 2026 and completing by mid-June. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup, and helps users verify a trusted Copilot environment. No user impact unless enabled.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-04-24T18:26:40.127Z
New
2026-04-27T16:59:40.280Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated April 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated April 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by mid-June 2026 (previously end of May).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

April 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization
New
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot app: Branded footer customization
Summary
Previous
Starting late March to April 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and affects all tenants using the app.
New
Starting early May 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot app will allow admins to add a branded footer with their organization's logo, confirming a trusted Copilot environment. This feature is off by default, requires admin setup via the Microsoft 365 admin center, and will complete rollout by end of May 2026.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-02-25T01:16:40.400Z
New
2026-04-24T18:26:40.127Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in late March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026.

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated April 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing a new co-branding capability that will allow organizations to display a branded footer at the bottom of the Chat screen in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. This update will enable admins to add their organization’s logo to their users’ Microsoft 365 Copilot app, helping users confirm they are using their trusted, work-managed Copilot experience.

This feature will begin rolling out in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 555852.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early May 2026 (previously late March) and is expected to complete by end of May 2026 (previously late April).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • All Microsoft 365 tenants using the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.

What will happen

  • Admins will be able to upload a logo in the Microsoft 365 admin center to customize the footer in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
  • The footer will display an “Approved by [Logo] indicator to help users confirm they are in an organization-approved Copilot environment: 

    user settings

  • Only the logo from your organization’s theme configuration will be used; other theme elements will not be applied in this release.
  • This feature will be off by default and will require admin configuration.
  • There will be no user impact unless an admin enables the footer.

[What you can do to prepare]

No action will be required unless you want to enable the branded footer.

Admins who want to configure this feature should:

  • Review and verify your organization’s theme configuration in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Upload the logo you want to display in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app footer once rollout begins.
  • Use the existing theme management flow to apply co-branding once the feature is available.

For configuration guidance: Customize the theme for your organization | Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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