ALL USERS: How do I access Microsoft Copilot using my BSU credentials?

Note: These instructions are for accessing the basic Enterprise version of M365 chat. If you are interested in M365 Copilot (add-on license) which has more features and costs an additional $30 per month per user, see this article.  

The chart below details the differences between the two plans and is taken directly from this Microsoft page.
Comparison table of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat vs Microsoft 365 Copilot across categories including Grounding, Models, Copilot App, Apps and Teams, Agents, and Security

Accessing the Basic M365 Copilot Chat

Step 1: Open an internet browser (e.g., Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

Step 2: Go to https://copilot.microsoft.com

Step 3: Click the Sign in button in the upper right corner. 

​​​​Step 4: Select the Continue with Microsoft option.

Login screen titled "Meet your AI companion". A red rectangular box highlights the top button option: "Continue with Microsoft". Below it are options for Apple and Google.

Log into BSU.

BSU Microsoft sign-in page. The prompt asks for an email, phone, or Skype. Instructions below specify entering a full email address, providing username@student.bridgew.edu for students and username@bridgew.edu for employees.

Step 5: Select Work.

Screenshot of the Microsoft Copilot account selection interface. A red box highlights the "Work" option, which includes a button to go to copilot.cloud.microsoft alongside a blurred user account profile.

 

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