How to Purchase and Activate Copilot for Microsoft 365

In a recent video from Pragmatic Works, Devin Knight breaks down the newest updates surrounding Microsoft 365 Copilot, a powerful productivity tool designed to bring AI into familiar Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more. This blog post summarizes the key announcements and provides a step-by-step guide to purchasing and activating Copilot in your organization.

🔔 Major Announcements

• Copilot is now available to all users – not just large enterprises.
• Two options are now available:
  • Copilot Pro: $20/month for individual users
  • Copilot for Microsoft 365: Designed for businesses of any size
• No more 300-user minimum – even a single-user business can access Copilot for Microsoft 365.
• Users with Office 365 E3 or E5 licenses can also use Copilot, not just Microsoft 365 users.

🛒 How to Purchase Copilot for Microsoft 365

If you’re ready to implement Copilot for your organization, here’s how to get started:

1. Go to admin.microsoft.com (admin access required).
2. Navigate to the Billing section on the left-hand menu.
3. Select Purchase Services.
4. Use the search bar to find Copilot for Microsoft 365.
5. Select the license duration (1-3 years), adjust the number of users, and complete the purchase.

Note: There is no free trial available. Once licenses are purchased, they can be assigned to users under the “Manage” section.

⚙️ Activating Copilot in Microsoft Apps

After purchasing, users may need to manually activate their Copilot license in Microsoft Office tools:

1. Open any Office application like Word or PowerPoint.
2. Go to File > Account.
3. Click Update License to refresh the licensing status.
4. Restart the application. Copilot options should now appear.

📬 What Happens After Purchase?

• Users receive an email notification explaining Copilot’s features and how to access them.
• Licenses can be reassigned any time via the admin portal.

💡 Additional Tips

• To use Copilot in Outlook, make sure you're using the New Outlook interface.
• In Microsoft Teams, you may need to sign out and back in for Copilot to appear.

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