# Microsoft Copilot Cowork

Cloud agent for long-running work using Microsoft 365 context.

Canonical profile: https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/agents/copilot-cowork/
Editor: [Michael Meierhoff](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/about/)
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-19
Basis: provider documentation. Examples are editorial suggestions, not hands-on product tests.

## Overview

Generally available; a distinct work mode in Microsoft 365 Copilot.

- Provider: Microsoft
- Product family: Microsoft Copilot Cowork
- Profile type: Work agent
- Environment: Microsoft 365 cloud
- Connections: Cloud tasks, Work context, Plugins, Budgets, Usage
- Setup: Requires a Copilot license, administrator approval and a usage budget.
- Pricing model: Copilot license plus USD 0.01 per Copilot Credit (PayGo).

## Key features

### Cloud tasks

Work continues while the computer is off.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Work context

Work IQ incorporates business information.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Plugins

Connected tools extend tasks.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Budgets

Administrators set spending limits.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Usage

Usage and costs are shown per task.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

## Example workflows

### Example task 1

- Your input: Summarize project materials for a meeting.
- Possible result: A draft for expert review.
- What to check: Check inputs, output and performed actions.

### Example task 2

- Your input: Check approved spreadsheets for discrepancies.
- Possible result: A draft for expert review.
- What to check: Check inputs, output and performed actions.

## Requirements and limits

### Setup

Requirement: Requires a Copilot license, administrator approval and a usage budget.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Product boundaries

Limitation: The reviewed announcement lists Edge browser use as a Frontier feature.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

### Output quality

Not yet confirmed: Success rates and German-language operation have not been tested here.

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

## Europe & regional availability

Provider sources reviewed again. This assessment applies to the access described here.

Reviewed scope: Product access and explicitly stated exceptions
Reviewed on: 2026-10-19

### Worldwide access for Microsoft 365 Copilot customers

With requirements

Microsoft reports Copilot Cowork as generally available worldwide since June 16, 2026. It requires Microsoft 365 Copilot, administrator enablement and usage-based billing setup. Individual preview features may require additional enablement.

Region covered: Germany; other countries according to the provider list

Documented reason: The sources specify access requirements; they do not document EU regulation as a cause.

Official source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/
Official source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/copilot/cowork/cowork-admin-governance

## Accounts & permissions

Accounts and permissions for this profile have not yet been researched.

## Prices and included usage

Pricing checked: 2026-10-19

Copilot license plus USD 0.01 per Copilot Credit (PayGo).

Billing depends on plan, usage and setup.

Pricing details: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

## Operation & oversight

Operational details for this profile have not yet been researched.

## Context

The reviewed announcement lists Edge browser use as a Frontier feature.

Provider sources reviewed; examples are editorial suggestions. No hands-on test.

## Open points

Not yet researched:
- Accounts & permissions
- Operation & oversight

Requirements and limits, not yet confirmed:
- Output quality

## Sources

- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

## Provider

Product and provider are documented through the linked original sources.

- Operator: Microsoft
- Organization: Provider
- Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/
- Reviewed: 2026-10-19

- Provider source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/blog/2026/06/16/copilot-cowork-is-now-generally-available/

[Sources and method](https://agenten-kompass.mmeierhoff.chatgpt.site/en/sources/)