MC1152323Microsoft 365 Copilot Apps installation on devices with Microsoft 365 Apps

Updated June 4, 2026: We have updated the content and timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

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

When this will happen

• Feature Flag1: started Jun 4 expected to finish June 10
• Feature Flag2: expected to start on June 11, expected to finish on June 17
• MSGraph schema rollout: expected to start on June 18, expected to finish on June 24
• Feature Flag3: expected to start on June 25, expected to complete by July 1st

How this affects your organization

• The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be automatically installed on Windows devices that have Microsoft 365 desktop apps, unless administrators opt out.
• On devices where the app is already installed, no visible change will occur.
• The app installation is enabled by default and does not require user interaction.
• This change does not apply to customers in the European Economic Area (EEA).

What you can do to prepare

• Before deploying, inform users about the upcoming change to avoid surprises and improve adoption.
• No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.