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Microsoft requires login to use Copilot, but Copilot Search answers in Bing remain accessible without signing in

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Microsoft now requires all Copilot users to log in, though the restriction doesn't yet apply to Copilot Search answers within Bing.

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SERoundtable reports that Microsoft has started enforcing a login requirement for Copilot access, with users prompted to sign in when attempting to reach the tool directly or via the Copilot button on Bing's home page. The login mandate does not yet extend to Copilot Search answers served within Bing Search results themselves, keeping that feature available to unauthenticated users.

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