How to Allow Copilot in Microsoft Edge Using Intune

Microsoft Edge now integrates Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to boost productivity by providing contextual help, summarizing content, and connecting with Microsoft 365 data securely. For IT administrators, enabling Copilot across managed devices requires proper configuration through Microsoft Intune. This guide walks you step by step on how to allow Copilot in Edge using Intune policies.

Why Enable Copilot in Edge?

Productivity boost: Users can ask Copilot to summarize documents, analyze data, or draft content directly in the browser.
Seamless integration: Copilot leverages Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) profiles and organizational context for secure, grounded responses.
Security & compliance: Policies ensure Copilot respects enterprise-grade security standards while accessing corporate data like SharePoint or OneDrive.

Prerequisites

Before configuring, ensure:

Devices are enrolled in Microsoft Intune.
Users sign in with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) accounts.
Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.
You have admin rights to create and assign Intune configuration profiles.

Step-by-Step Configuration

Step 1: Create a Configuration Profile

Sign in to the Intune Admin Center.
Navigate to Devices → Configuration profiles → Create profile.
Choose:
- Platform: Windows 10 and later
- Profile type: Settings catalog
Select Create.

Provide a profile Name, Description, and click on Next.

Step 2: Configure Edge Policy Settings

In the settings catalog, search for Microsoft Edge.
Add the following settings:
- Control whether Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat shows in the Microsoft Edge for Business toolbar
- Control Copilot access to Microsoft Edge page content for Entra account user profiles when using Copilot in the Microsoft Edge sidepane
- Control Copilot with Commercial Data Protection access to page context for Microsoft Entra ID profiles (obsolete)
- Control Copilot access to page context for Microsoft Entra ID profiles
Close the settings picker window.

Screenshot of the Intune Configuration settings page showing Microsoft Edge Copilot policies with options enabled for deployment.

You are now back on the Configuration settings page. Review the settings you added in the previous step and switch them to Enabled to apply the configuration
Click Next to move to the Assignment page.

Step 3: Assign the Profile

On the Assignments page, assign the configuration profile to the relevant Azure AD user groups or device groups to ensure proper policy targeting and deployment scope. Once the appropriate groups are selected, click Next to continue with the profile configuration workflow

Screenshot of the Intune Assignments page targeting Azure AD user groups and device groups for Copilot policy deployment.

On the Review + Create page, carefully verify all configuration settings, assignments, and policy parameters to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational requirements. Confirm that the Microsoft Edge Copilot policies, page context access, and automatic sign-in options are correctly enabled for the targeted Azure AD user groups or device groups. Once the configuration profile has been reviewed and validated, select Create to finalize the deployment and initiate policy enforcement across managed devices.

Screenshot of the Intune Review + Create page displaying Copilot configuration settings and assignments, with Create button to finalize deployment.

Once applied, users will see Copilot enabled in the Edge sidebar or new tab page.

Verification

On a managed device, open Microsoft Edge.
Sign in with your corporate account.
Check the sidebar or new tab page for the Copilot icon.
Test by asking Copilot to summarize a webpage or draft content.

Verify copilot settings in Microsoft Edge

Lessons Learned

Boundary of access: Copilot respects organizational policies; enabling page context access is optional but powerful.
Authentication matters: Seamless sign-in ensures users don’t face repeated login prompts.
Security first: Always align Copilot policies with your corporate security team’s guidelines.

Conclusion

Enabling Copilot in Microsoft Edge via Intune is straightforward and adds significant value to end users. With the right policies, organizations can balance productivity with compliance, ensuring AI features are used securely.

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