New dedicated License Requests page in Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Introduction

We are introducing a new dedicated License Requests page in the Microsoft 365 admin center to help administrators more easily discover, review, and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests submitted by users. This update improves visibility and discoverability of license requests.

When this will happen:

• Targeted Release (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-May 2026 and expect to complete by late May 2026.
• General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete by early June 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected:

• Global admins
• License admins
• User admins
• Organizations using Microsoft 365 Copilot license request workflows via Microsoft 365 Admin Center

What will happen:

• A new page will be available at: Microsoft 365 admin center > Billing > License requests.



• Admins can also find the page via global search using “License requests.”
• Admins will be able to:
  • View submitted Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests.
  • Review and manage requests in a centralized location.
• The feature will be on by default after rollout.
• There are no changes to:
  • Existing role-based access or permissions.
  • User request submission experience.
  • Custom license request policies.
• Organizations using custom policies that redirect requests to external systems:
  • Will continue using their existing workflows.
  • Will not see those requests in the new page.

What you can do to prepare:

• No action is required.
• After rollout:
  • Navigate to Billing > License requests in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
  • Review internal processes for handling license requests.
  • Optionally update internal admin documentation or helpdesk guidance.

Compliance considerations:

Introduces a new centralized page that improves visibility into license request activity, which may support admin tracking and reporting workflows.