1. To access Copilot through a web browser, navigate to https://copilot.microsoft.com

• Note: Third-party cookies may need to be enabled to log into Copilot. Click here for instructions on how to enable third-party cookies.
• Note: When you first log into the new Copilot, you may be prompted with a series of windows that are different than the previous version of Copilot. Once you log in the first time, you should not see these again.

2. Click the icon in the bottom left corner with an image of a person. Next, choose “sign in”.

1. Sign in with your university credentials. <HawkID>@uiowa.edu
2. If you are prompted to choose a Copilot experience, choose “go to Copilot for work”.

4. Proceed through University of Iowa work authentication.
5. You are now signed into Copilot. To verify you are signed in, you’ll see your profile picture or initials in a circle in the bottom left.  

1. Click on the Copilot logo at the top right of the Microsoft Edge browser sidebar. This will open up the prompt window.
2. Click "sign-in" right above the prompt input area. Login with your University of Iowa email address and then your HawkID and password.
3. Make sure that you see the green shield at the top of the window to confirm that you are logged in. You are now ready to submit prompts to Copilot.

Copilot Chat Interface

1. Click “New Chat” to begin a fresh conversation with Copilot Chat. When you start a new chat, previous context will not carry over. You can also use Temporary Chat by selecting it from the dropdown menu. This option ensures that Copilot does not retain any information from the conversation once it ends.
2. The shield icon indicates that you are signed in and your session is protected by enterprise-grade security. Copilot Chat is approved for use with university data classified as Internal or Public.
3. Your Chat feature organizes history into three categories: Agents, Conversations, and Pages.
   • Agents: Specialized AI assistants designed to perform specific tasks or address business challenges by connecting to and working with various tools and data.
   • Conversations: Saved chat history that allows you to resume discussions and continue where you left off at any time.
   • Pages: A Microsoft Copilot feature that transforms temporary AI-generated chat content into a persistent, editable, and shareable canvas.
4. Use the Create feature to generate a variety of content—such as images, videos, surveys, or documents—simply by describing what you need in a prompt.
5. The Teach feature offers AI-powered tools to help educators create lesson plans, draft instructional materials, and adapt assignments to meet diverse learning needs.

6. The Apps feature provides access to built-in applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook to help with tasks such as drafting documents, analyzing data, and summarizing emails.

   Note: This feature does not include AI-generated content or integration.

Copilot Chat in Microsoft Applications

The Copilot icon is visible in Microsoft applications for users. This gives a user access to the interface within the app. They can use the backslash "/" option to access OneDrive files. Please note, in-line editing is not supported.