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Summary
- Users can add SharePoint agents directly in Microsoft Teams chats on Desktop and Mac.
- SharePoint agents are accessible from the Teams Store under the Agents category.
- The feature is enabled by default with no required admin action, and existing policies remain unchanged.
- Users need E3 or E5 licensing and either a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or a PAYG setup for SharePoint agents in MAC.
- Helpdesk staff should be informed to assist users with accessing or using SharePoint agents.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Jan 2026
Release End: 31 Jan 2026
Services: M365 Copilot
Category: Plan for change
Tags: New Feature, User Adoption, Admin Action
History
12/9/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
With this release, users can discover and add SharePoint agents directly within Microsoft Teams chats on Desktop and Mac. Agents can be added via the Add Agents and Bots option in the chat roster dropdown, which opens the in-context store for discovery and selection. This enables users to quickly bring SharePoint agents into conversations to support collaboration.
Additionally, SharePoint agents are available in the Teams Store under the Agents category, making them easier to find and deploy across Teams experiences.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 515465.
When this will happen
- Targeted Release: Rolling out in January 2026 and expected to complete in January 2026.
- General Availability: Rolling out in January 2026 and expected to complete in January 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams on Desktop and Mac.
What will happen:
- Users will be able to discover and add SharePoint agents from the in-context store in Teams chats.
- SharePoint agents will be available in the Teams Store under the Agents category.
- Agents can be added via the Add Agents and Bots option in the chat roster dropdown.
- No admin action is required; the feature is enabled by default.
- Existing policies are respected; no changes to admin controls are needed.
What you can do to prepare
- Ensure that intended users have E3 or E5 (with Teams) licensing, and one of the following options:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot license OR
- Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) separately setup for SharePoint agents on MAC.
- Inform helpdesk staff in case users have questions about accessing or using SharePoint agents.
- Share this update with users to highlight new collaboration opportunities.
- Update internal documentation if you maintain guidance on Teams agents or bots.
- Learn more: Share an agent from SharePoint in Teams | Microsoft Support
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.