Merge branch 'main' into Reschmie-ESS

Author: MicrosoftHeidi

copilot/deploy-microsoft-365-copilot-app.md

@@ -5,41 +5,42 @@ author:      efrene
 ms.author:   efrene
 ms.service: microsoft-365-copilot
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date:     01/20/2026
+ms.date:     03/26/2026
 manager: scotv
 ---
 
 # Deployment overview for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app
 
 The Microsoft 365 Copilot app helps Microsoft 365 users be more productive by providing a single place to access [Microsoft 365 Copilot](microsoft-365-copilot-overview.md) features and capabilities, including search, chat, agents, and more.
 
-## Download and install the app on a single device
+## Download and install the app for a single user
 
 The app is available as a [web app](https://m365.cloud.microsoft/), as a desktop app that can be installed on [Windows and Mac Devices](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/copilot/download-copilot-app), and an Android app for [Android](https://support.microsoft.com/office/microsoft-365-copilot-app-for-android-0383d031-a1c6-46c9-b734-53cd1d22765b) and [iOS](https://support.microsoft.com/office/microsoft-365-copilot-app-for-ios-c8880c05-883a-46b6-ad32-9bffa31228d0) devices.
 
-For organizations that disable access to the Windows Store, the installer can be directly accessed from the Microsoft 365 Content Delivery Network (CDN).
+For organizations that disable access to the Windows Store, the installer can be directly accessed from [this link](https://get.microsoft.com/installer/download/9WZDNCRD29V9). 
 
-To install on a single computer with many users, follow these steps:
+To install for a single user, follow these steps:
 
-1. Download the [.exe installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2325486).
-1. Launch PowerShell 7 as an administrator: Right-click the PowerShell icon and choose Run as Administrator.
-1. Navigate to where the **Setup.exe** file is located.
-1. Run the following command:
+1. Download the [.exe installer](https://get.microsoft.com/installer/download/9WZDNCRD29V9).
+1. Navigate to where the exe file is located.
+1. Run the downloaded installer manually to install the app. 
 
    ```powershell
-   .\M365CopilotDesktopInstaller.exe --provision true --quiet --start-
+   .\Microsoft 365 Copilot Installer.exe
    ```
 
-## Deploy the app across your organization using software management tools
+## Deploy the app across your organization using Intune 
 
-To deploy the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to a group of computers, or your entire organization:
+To deploy the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to a group of computers, or your entire organization, follow the steps mentioned here to deploy the app using [Intune](/intune/intune-service/apps/store-apps-microsoft). 
 
-1. Download the [.exe installer](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2325486).
-1. Distribute the installer to your target computers using [Microsoft Intune](/mem/intune/fundamentals/what-is-intune), [Microsoft Configuration Manager](/mem/configmgr/core/understand/introduction), [Group Policy](/troubleshoot/windows-server/group-policy/use-group-policy-to-install-software), or non-Microsoft deployment solution.
-1. Run the installer on each computer.
+> [!NOTE]
+> This method works regardless of whether the Microsoft Store is enabled or disabled for the user.
 
 ## Deploy the app automatically with Microsoft 365 Apps
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Due to a technical issue, we have temporarily disabled the automatic installation of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app to eligible devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps. We will provide another update once we re-enable these installations.
+
 Windows devices with the Microsoft 365 desktop apps automatically install the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. The installation happens in the background and doesn't interrupt the user.
 
 To install, devices must have Microsoft 365 Apps Version 2511. Version 2511 was released in the Current Channel in early December 2025 and in the Monthly Enterprise Channel in January 2026.
@@ -61,8 +62,6 @@ To prevent the app from installing to devices with existing installations of Mic
 
 The Microsoft 365 Copilot app can update automatically through the Microsoft Store and via its own built-in updater.
 
-To ensure reliable app installation and delivery of updates, administrators should allow access to the Microsoft 365 Content Delivery Network (CDN) on the `*.office.net` domain. This domain is used by Microsoft to distribute updates and content more efficiently. For a comprehensive list of Microsoft 365 URLs and IP address ranges, see [Microsoft 365 URLs and IP address ranges](/microsoft-365/enterprise/urls-and-ip-address-ranges).
-
 ## Related content
 
 - [Frequently asked questions about deploying the Microsoft 365 Copilot app](faq-deploy-microsoft-365-copilot-app.yml).