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RM547731 - Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Business Justification for Copilot License Requests

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Summary

When requesting a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, users can now provide a business justification explaining why they need Copilot. This context is shown to admins during review, helping them make faster, more informed approval decisions and supporting governance and audit needs.

Roadmap ID

547731

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Last Updated

Jun 12, 2026

Published Jan 21, 2026

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Status

Rolling out

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Desktop
Mac
Web

Service

Microsoft 365 admin center
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Tag

Rolling out
General Availability
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

When requesting a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, users can now provide a business justification explaining why they need Copilot. This context is shown to admins during review, helping them make faster, more informed approval decisions and supporting governance and audit needs.

GA date: May CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 30, 2026. Microsoft Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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  1. Jun 12, 2026 · 10:00 PMLatest · v2

    Changed: Tags, Status

  2. Apr 30, 2026 · 11:30 PMOriginal · v1

    Changed: Initial version

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