How to Turn Microsoft Copilot Connectors On or Off
Microsoft Copilot connectors link your AI assistant to over 30 external apps like 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
Microsoft Copilot connectors control which apps Copilot accesses. Turning Copilot connectors on or off lets users decide if Copilot pulls information from services, such as email or cloud storage, to help with tasks. Users can change these connector settings flexibly, as needed.
Setting up connectors on Copilot.com
Setting up copilot connectors on Copilot.com lets you link services like your email and cloud storage directly to Copilot. Click the plus sign (+) icon on the Copilot website to begin. This action opens a menu where you can select “Use connectors” to see and manage all your available connections.- 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.
Manage copilot connectors directly within the Windows Copilot app by visiting your profile settings. Sign in to the app, then click your profile picture in the corner of the screen. From the options that appear, select “Connectors” to view and adjust which services Copilot can connect to.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/connecting-microsoft-copilot-to-other-services
Summary
Copilot connectors link Microsoft Copilot to services such as Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, and Outlook, helping you find your files and emails more effectively. Turn these copilot connectors on or off using the "Open" icon and selecting "Use connectors" on the Copilot website, or manage them from your personal profile within the Windows Copilot app.
What can Copilot integrate with?
The apps you know go further with Copilot Powered by autonomous task-handling features (agentic capabilities), Copilot does the work for you in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create high‑quality content from start to finish.
What is the difference between Copilot and ChatGPT connectors?
Microsoft 365 Copilot provides Enterprise Data Protection across all business data, including Microsoft 365 data and data brought in by connectors. They are all protected within the Microsoft 365 environment. ChatGPT uses ingestion or sync connectors that pull Microsoft 365 data outside Microsoft's trust boundary.
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