Microsoft Copilot has different system requirements depending on which version you’re using. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the requirements across all Copilot variants:
Microsoft 365 Copilot Requirements
Licensing Prerequisites
Users must have a Microsoft 365 license assigned to them before they can access Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft 365 Copilot is available as an add-on to Microsoft 365. A qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription is required to purchase Copilot.
Supported Microsoft 365 Applications
Microsoft 365 Copilot works within the following applications:
- Word (desktop and web versions)
- Excel (desktop and web versions)
- PowerPoint (desktop and web versions)
- Outlook – Currently, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is compatible only with the new Outlook version for both Windows and Mac. However, it will be supported on the classic Outlook for Windows in the future
- Microsoft Teams
- OneNote
- Loop
- Whiteboard
Operating System Compatibility
- Windows: Windows 10 (latest updates) or Windows 11
- macOS: Latest supported versions
- Web browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (latest versions)
- Mobile: iOS and Android devices with Microsoft 365 mobile apps
Network Requirements
Allow the network and endpoint URLs for Microsoft 365 Copilot to work properly in your network solution. Organizations need to ensure proper firewall and proxy configurations for Copilot to function.
Copilot+ PC Requirements
For the enhanced AI features on Windows devices:
Hardware Requirements
Only Windows AI PCs with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) capable of 40 TOPS (trillion operations per second) or higher are compatible with Copilot+.
Supported Processors
These features will begin rolling out starting early 2025 for Snapdragon® X Series and starting mid 2025 for AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series and Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V Series.
Mobile App Requirements
iOS Requirements
- iPhone or iPad running iOS 14.0 or later
- Available through the App Store
- Learn how to install the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app on your iPhone or iPad and use the apps with Microsoft 365
Android Requirements
- Android devices running Android 8.0 (API level 26) or higher
- Available through Google Play Store
GitHub Copilot Requirements
Development Environment
- Visual Studio Code (latest version recommended)
- Visual Studio 2019/2022
- JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, etc.)
- Neovim
- GitHub account with active subscription
System Requirements
- Windows: Windows 10 or later
- macOS: macOS 10.15 or later
- Linux: Most modern distributions supported
Browser-Based Copilot
Web Browser Compatibility
Download for Mac, Windows, and more to save time, work smarter, and improve any task – Available across platforms through web browsers:
- Microsoft Edge (recommended)
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari (macOS/iOS)
File Upload Capabilities
You can now upload files up to 50MB in size — a big jump from the previous 5MB limit. That means larger PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and Word documents are now supported with ease.
Administrative Configuration Requirements
IT Admin Setup
Enterprise and company IT admins can learn about the Microsoft 365 app and network requirements for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Admins must configure features in popular apps, like OneDrive, Teams, Loop, and Whiteboard that allow Copilot.
Privacy and Security Settings
Check your app privacy settings and run the Office Feature Updates task to ensure proper functionality.
Internet Connectivity
All Copilot variants require:
- Stable internet connection for real-time AI processing
- Sufficient bandwidth for file uploads and downloads
- Access to Microsoft’s cloud services and APIs
Storage Requirements
- Local storage: Minimal local storage required (primarily for app installation)
- Cloud storage: Data processing happens in Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure
- Temporary files: Small amount of local cache storage for improved performance
Compatibility Notes
- Legacy systems: Older versions of Microsoft Office may have limited or no Copilot support
- Enterprise environments: Additional configuration may be required for enterprise deployments
- Regional availability: Some Copilot features may vary by geographic region
- Language support: Feature availability may depend on your language and locale settings
The system requirements continue to evolve as Microsoft adds new features and capabilities to the Copilot ecosystem. Organizations should regularly check Microsoft’s official documentation for the most current requirements and compatibility information.