Summary
- Microsoft is renaming the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in GCC High and DoD to the simpler Microsoft Copilot app name and icon.
- Users will also see a new “Work” label under their profile in the navigation pane.
- The change applies across web, desktop, and mobile app experiences for GCC High and DoD users, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat users.
- Microsoft states that security, compliance, privacy, and enterprise controls remain unchanged.
- Administrators should notify users and update internal training, help, and communication materials that reference the old app name or icon.
Primary Service: M365 Copilot
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Dec 2026
Release End: 01 Dec 2026
Services: M365 Copilot
Category: Stay informed
Tags: Admin Action, New Feature, User Adoption
History
10/6/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
As part of our ongoing efforts to simplify the Copilot experience for customers, we are updating the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in GCC High and DoD to more closely align to the Copilot brand. The app will adopt the simpler Microsoft Copilot app name and icon, and users will see a “Work” label under their user profile.
Security, compliance, privacy, and enterprise controls remain unchanged.
Rollout Schedule
- Web: Rollout will begin in late October 2026 for GCC High and early December 2026 for DoD.
- Mobile: Updated app name, icon, and work label began rolling out in the mobile app for GCC High and DoD in mid-August 2026.
- Desktop: Rollout begins for the Windows and Mac desktop apps later in Q4 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
- Users accessing the Microsoft Copilot app on web, desktop, or mobile in GCC High and DoD.
- Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat users.
Platforms/Services
- Microsoft Copilot app
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Copilot Chat
- Web, desktop, and mobile app experiences
What will happen
The Microsoft 365 Copilot app will adopt a simpler name (“Microsoft Copilot app”) and icon.
Users will see a “Work” label under their user profile in the navigation pane
Action Required/Recommendations
We recommend that administrators:
- Inform users that they may begin seeing the updated Microsoft Copilot app name and icon.
- Review and update internal communications, training materials, help documentation, and other resources that reference the Microsoft 365 Copilot app name or icon.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.