How to Turn Microsoft Copilot Connectors on or Off
Microsoft Copilot connectors link your AI assistant to over 30 external apps, including Google Drive, Gmail, and SharePoint, so it can search your personal files and emails directly from the chat window. Turning these connectors on lets Copilot find specific documents by name, check your calendar schedule, or pull up contact details without you needing to open separate apps.
You can turn individual connectors on or off at any time in your settings to control what information Copilot can see and use.
On Copilot.com, click the “Open” icon, then select “Use connectors” and toggle the switch next to each service. On the Windows Copilot app, click your profile icon, select “Connectors,” and toggle the switch for each service.
How to Turn Connectors On or Off
Control which apps Copilot accesses by turning individual connectors on or off. Change these settings at any time to manage what information Copilot pulls from your cloud storage or email.
Setting up connectors on Copilot.com
Managing copilot connectors on Copilot.com lets you link external services like email and cloud storage directly to your assistant. To set these up, go to the website, click the plus sign (+) icon, and select “Use connectors” from the menu to view and control your available service links.- Open the Connector Menu: On Copilot.com, find the “Open” icon, which often appears as a plus sign (+), and click it.
- Select “Use Connectors”: After clicking the “Open” icon, you will see an option for “Use connectors.” Click this to see the list of available connectors.
- Manage Your Connectors: Here, you will see all the services Copilot can connect to. For each service, you will see its status, like “Connected” or “Not Connected.” You can click the switch next to each connector to turn it on or off.
Turn off Connection On or Off using Windows Copilot app
- Open Copilot and Find Your Profile
First, make sure you are signed into Copilot. Look for your profile picture or icon, usually in a corner of the screen. Click or tap on it. - Go to Connectors After clicking your profile picture, you’ll see a list of options. Find and select “Connectors” from this list. This “Connectors” menu shows the services Copilot can connect to, offering at least 5 distinct integration categories.
- Choose the Service to turn On or Off
Copilot connectors support services like OneDrive, Outlook.com, Google Drive, and Gmail. Each listed service displays its connection status. For each service, you will see its status, like “Connected” or “Not Connected.” You can click the switch next to each connector to turn it on or off.
Controlling copilot connectors inside the Windows Copilot app lets you disconnect external services quickly when you no longer want them linked. To do this, open the app, click your profile picture in the corner, and select “Connectors” to manage your active service links.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/connecting-microsoft-copilot-to-other-services
Summary
Using copilot connectors links Microsoft Copilot to external services like Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, and Outlook so you can find files and emails faster. You can turn these connections on or off using the plus icon on Copilot.com or through your personal profile settings in the Windows Copilot app.
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