Summary
Microsoft Copilot Cowork now supports Power Platform connectors managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center, allowing centralized control over connector use with third-party apps. Rollout completes by mid-November 2026. Admins should review and configure connector availability, noting that Power Platform DLP policies do not apply to Cowork.
Message ID: MC1542062
Published: Nov 6, 2026
Service: Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Microsoft Copilot (Power Platform)
Tag: Feature update, Admin impact
Microsoft Message
Microsoft Copilot Cowork now supports Power Platform connectors published as plugins, with connector availability managed through the Microsoft 365 admin center. This enables organizations to extend Cowork to third-party applications and services while giving administrators centralized control over which supported connectors can be used. Cowork respects these settings when creating connections and executing actions, helping organizations extend AI-powered business processes with enterprise-level manageability.
Rollout Schedule
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will complete by mid-November 2026.
Impact on Your Organization
Who is affected
Organizations using Microsoft Copilot Cowork that want to use Power Platform connectors to connect Cowork with third-party applications and services.
Platforms/Services
Microsoft Copilot Cowork, Power Platform connectors, and the Microsoft 365 admin center.
What will happen
- Administrators can allow or block supported Power Platform connectors through the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- Cowork respects these settings when creating connections and executing actions, including connections established before a connector was blocked.
- Connector policies also apply to Cowork Automations.
- Additional Power Platform connectors are being added to the Microsoft 365 admin center. Connectors become available in Cowork as they are added.
- Existing Microsoft 365 capabilities for email, calendar, Teams, and files are unaffected.
- Power Platform admin center Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies do not apply to Cowork.
Action Required/Recommendations
We recommend that administrators:
- Review available connectors in the Microsoft 365 admin center under Agents > Tools.
- Configure connector availability based on your organization’s requirements.
- Review your organization’s governance requirements before enabling Power Platform connectors for Cowork, noting that Power Platform admin center DLP policies do not apply to Cowork.
Compliance considerations
This change introduces Power Platform connector integrations between Copilot Cowork and supported third-party applications and services. Administrators can manage supported connector availability through the Microsoft 365 admin center. Power Platform admin center Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies do not apply to Cowork.