Everyone - How to Access Microsoft Copilot

This article provides instructions for CWI staff, faculty, and students on accessing Microsoft Copilot, a GenAI tool available for free through your CWI account. It also includes important guidelines on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) when using AI tools.

Purpose

• The purpose of this document is to provide login instructions for accessing Microsoft Copilot at CWI.

Overview

• All CWI staff, faculty, and students have free access to Microsoft Copilot, a Generative AI tool that ensures your data remains private when you are logged in with your CWI account.
• Important: Never enter students’ Personally Identifiable Information (PII) into any AI tool, including Copilot.

Method One

• Navigate to https://copilot.cloud.microsoft/
• Click on "Sign In" and put in your CWI email when prompted.

 

•  Input CWI email address

• A redirect will prompt for account password

• Then a prompt for MFA authentication. Method may vary. The screenshot below shows Authenticator App utilization.

• Once authenticated, the account will login.

 

Method Two

1. Accessing Microsoft Copilot:

   • Log in to your CWI account.
   • Open the Microsoft Edge browser.
   • Click on the Copilot icon located in the browser.

2. Verify Your CWI Account:

   • A new tab will open. Confirm that your name appears in the upper right corner of the window.
   • This ensures that Enterprise data protection is applied to your session.

3. Start Using Copilot:

   • Begin a new chat by typing into the chat interface.
   • Confirm that your conversation is protected by looking for the green shield icon near the top right of the window.
      
4. Note: Students must always adhere to the terms of their class syllabuses and the academic code of honesty when using AI.