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Message ID: MC973501
We will introduce pay-as-you-go (PayG) billing for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late January 2025 and expect to complete by mid-February 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
After this rollout, admins will have the ability to grant access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to users in their tenant who do not have Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. The pay-as-you-go service will be disabled by default and will only become available after you set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot seat licenses can continue using the service according to their license terms.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
To use the pay-as-you-go capability for Copilot Chat, set up billing for the feature in Microsoft 365 admin center. To set up pay-as-you-go billing, a Microsoft Azure subscription and a resource group are required. Admins must have either the owner or contributor role for the Azure subscription to set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Follow these steps to enable PayG billing for Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 admin center:
Step 1: Log in to the Microsoft 365 admin center as a global admin or Microsoft SharePoint admin. Ensure that this admin also holds either the owner or contributor role for the Azure subscription.
- Go to Org settings and select Pay-as-you-go services.
- Go to Setup and select Pay-as-you-go services.
Step 2: Go the Billing tab, and then select M365 Copilot Chat:
Step 3: Set up billing by adding Subscription, Region, and Resource group. Select Save to complete the billing setup:
Step 4: A completed billing setup:
To disconnect PayG for Copilot Chat, select Disconnect Azure subscription. This change will stop pay-as-you-go access to Copilot Chat:
Learn more:
Source: Microsoft
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The introduction of pay-as-you-go (PayG) billing for Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is set to make quite a splash in the Microsoft ecosystem! For admins, this means a new level of flexibility in managing access to Copilot Chat, allowing them to grant permissions to users without Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. This could be a game-changer for organizations looking to optimize costs while still empowering their teams with AI-driven tools.
From a user perspective, those with existing Copilot licenses will continue to enjoy the benefits without interruption. However, the new billing structure could open the door for many more users to tap into this powerful resource, enabling broader collaboration and innovation across teams.
As we look ahead to the rollout starting in late January 2025, it’s essential for admins to prepare by setting up the necessary billing configurations in the Microsoft 365 admin center. It’s a bit like preparing for a dinner party: you want to have everything in place so when guests arrive, you can focus on enjoying the conversation rather than scrambling for ingredients!
The impact of these changes could be quite significant. By enabling organizations to only pay for what they use, companies can potentially reduce overhead costs while still providing their staff with the latest tools. It’s a win-win situation that encourages experimentation and usage without the fear of bloated budgets.
What are your thoughts on this new PayG billing model? Do you see it as a beneficial change for your organization? Let’s hear your perspectives and experiences in the comments below!
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