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Install Microsoft Copilot on Windows and Mac

Download and install the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows or Mac, then sign in to your account. Step by step, for beginners.

  • Copilot
  • App
  • 10 min
  • Beginner
  • Verified on 06/11/2026

Platforms: Windows, Mac

Before you start

  • A Windows computer, or a Mac with macOS Sonoma 14 or a later version.
  • A Microsoft account. It is required on Windows. On Mac, other sign-in options are available (see step 4).
  • Minimum age: 13 according to Microsoft, sometimes higher depending on the country. Microsoft does not state the exact age for France: check the official site.
  • An internet connection.

Microsoft Copilot is an artificial intelligence assistant. It has a dedicated app for Windows and Mac, in addition to the web version. This guide shows you how to install it in a few steps.

Check that your device is compatible

On Mac, the app requires macOS Sonoma 14 or a later version. Check your system version in your Mac’s settings.

On Windows, the minimum version is not listed on the download page. Check the system requirements on the official Microsoft Store page for the app.

Download the app

Open the official Copilot download page: https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/copilot/download-copilot-app

  • On Windows, click the “Download for Windows” button. The app downloads from the Microsoft Store. If the Store opens, search for “Microsoft Copilot.”
  • On Mac, click the “Download for Mac” button.

Depending on your country, the app is not always available. On a work or school computer, an administrator may have turned off some features.

Install the app

On Windows, follow the instructions from the Microsoft Store and start the installation. Wait for the download to finish.

On Mac, open the downloaded file and follow the instructions on your screen.

Open the app and sign in

Launch Copilot. On Windows, the app asks for a Microsoft account. Enter your sign-in details.

On Mac, sign in with a personal Microsoft account, or with a work or school Microsoft 365 account.

You can use Copilot for free, with no subscription. Once you are signed in, you keep your conversation history, you can create more images, and you can have longer conversations.

On Mac, the “Copilot Pages” and “Deep Research” features are not available.

Understand the differences between versions

The free Copilot app is for general questions.

Copilot in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) is reserved for Microsoft 365 subscribers, or for people who have a work license. For pricing, check the official site: https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/microsoft-copilot/for-individuals

If you are a minor, parental controls are available through Microsoft Family Safety, Google Family Link, or Apple Family Sharing.

The app was updated on August 18, 2026. Its interface may differ from older screenshots.

And now?

Try asking, for example:

  • “Explain in simple terms what you can do for me.”
  • “Help me write a polite email to request an appointment with my doctor.”

Official sources

Interfaces change: report an error to us.

What's next?

Put Copilot to work

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