How to Add or Remove Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

What Are Copilot Tasks?

Before diving into adding or removing phone numbers, let’s clarify what Copilot Tasks are. Copilot Tasks let you ask Copilot to do work for you using everyday language. Think of it like telling a helpful assistant what needs to be done, rather than figuring out the steps yourself.

Two Types of Tasks

• Regular tasks run one time when you submit them. Example: “Order pizza for my family tonight.”
• Scheduled tasks run at a specific time or repeat on a schedule. Example: “Email me a weekly summary of Microsoft stock performance.”

Copilot tasks can be regular or scheduled. Regular Copilot tasks run once when you ask. Scheduled Copilot tasks run at a specific time or repeat regularly. For example, ordering pizza for your family tonight is a regular task, while receiving a weekly stock performance summary via email is a scheduled task.

Why Use SMS for Copilot Tasks?

SMS for Copilot tasks lets you send instructions by text without opening the Copilot app and get instant notifications when tasks are done, all from your phone. You can submit tasks, schedule them to repeat, and check your task progress through text messages, making Copilot tasks very convenient.

• Submit tasks by text without opening the Copilot app or website.
• Get instant notifications when your task is done.
• Schedule tasks to run once or repeat, all through text messages.
• Check progress and stop tasks if needed to keep sensitive actions safe.

This makes Copilot Tasks much more convenient on mobile phones and for people who prefer texting over typing on a computer.

Learn more about Copilot as your AI companion: Microsoft Copilot: Your AI companion.

For detailed information on using Copilot Tasks, refer to: Using Copilot Tasks - Microsoft Support.

Discover how Copilot Tasks turn answers into actions in this article: Copilot Tasks: From Answers to Actions | Microsoft Copilot Blog.

Option 1Add or Remove Phone Number from Copilot App or Website

Add Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

1. Open the website or Copilot app on Windows 11.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account if you haven't already.
3. In the app (full view only), click or tap the Account button on the left side, then click or tap Text by SMS.
4. Enter the phone number you want to use, and click or tap Send verification code.
5. Enter the verification code that was sent to your phone, and click or tap Verify.
6. You will receive an SMS Tasks Connected text message on your phone to confirm the number was added.

Remove Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

1. Click or tap the Disconnect Phone Number link.
2. You will receive an SMS Tasks Disconnected text message on your phone to confirm the number was removed.

Option 2Add or Remove Phone Number from Microsoft Edge

Add Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account if you haven't already.
3. Click or tap the Copilot icon in the toolbar.
4. Click or tap the More options button (3 dots), then click or tap Settings.
5. Click or tap Tasks by SMS.
6. Enter the phone number you want to use, and click or tap Send verification code.
7. Enter the verification code that was sent to your phone, and click or tap Verify.
8. You will receive an SMS Tasks Connected text message on your phone to confirm the number was added.

Remove Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

1. Click or tap the Disconnect Phone Number link.
2. You will receive an SMS Tasks Disconnected text message on your phone to confirm the number was removed.

That's it!

Summary

Adding your phone number for Copilot Tasks by text can be done through the Copilot app, website, or Microsoft Edge, letting you send tasks via SMS conveniently.