How grounding works if you don't have a Microsoft account

The type of information Copilot uses to answer your prompts depends on your license. These tables describe what information Copilot has access to when you don't have a Microsoft account.

No Microsoft account

Overview Where are responses grounded? Example prompt
Microsoft Copilot is available at no cost on copilot.com or through the Copilot app available on Windows and macOS, your phone (iOS and Android), or in Microsoft Edge. Prompts rely solely on public web data and can't access personal files, emails, or organizational content. "Make a weekly meal plan for a vegan diet."