Step‑by‑Step Guide: Create an Autonomous Agent in Copilot Studio

Introduction Autonomous agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio can independently perform tasks, make decisions, call workflows, and generate outputs without continuous user interaction. This guide walks through building an enterprise‑grade autonomous agent. What is an Autonomous Agent? An Autonomous Agent is an AI-powered agent that: Makes decisions automatically Executes workflows Connects to enterprise systems Generates outputs (PPT, emails, reports) Runs on triggers or schedules Example Use Cases: Auto generate weekly reports Auto create presentations Auto respond to customer queries Auto summarize documents Auto send alerts Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have: Microsoft Copilot Studio access Power Automate access AI Builder credits SharePoint or Dataverse access Admin permissions (recommended) Step 1: Open Copilot Studio Navigate to Copilot Studio Click Create Copilot Enter: Name: Autonomous Agent Description Language Click Create Step 2: Define Agent Instructions Navigate t