Accessing Copilot from the new tab page in Microsoft Edge allows you to quickly use AI features without navigating away from your browsing session. This setup streamlines your workflow, letting you ask questions, summarize content, or generate text directly as you open a new tab. Ensuring Copilot is visible on every new tab can save time and reduce interruptions in your daily tasks.

Enable Copilot Button on the New Tab Page

Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge and make sure you are running the latest version. Updates often introduce new features and settings, so keeping Edge up to date ensures Copilot integration works as expected. To update, click the three-dot menu (...) in the upper-right corner, select Settings, then choose About Microsoft Edge. The browser will automatically check for updates and install them if available.

Step 2: Open a new tab in Microsoft Edge. Look for the Copilot icon (a circular icon with a sparkle or star) on the top right of the new tab page. If the icon is already present, Copilot is enabled by default and ready for use. If not, continue to the next step.

Step 3: Click the settings gear icon (⚙️) on the new tab page, usually found in the upper right corner. In the menu that appears, select Customize or Custom layout options.

Step 4: In the customization panel, look for the Copilot toggle or option. Switch it on to display the Copilot button on all new tab pages. If you do not see this option, ensure your Edge version is up to date, as the feature may not be available in older versions or certain organizational setups.

Step 5: Close the customization panel. The Copilot icon should now be visible on every new tab you open. Clicking this icon will open the Copilot sidebar, allowing you to interact with the AI assistant instantly.

Alternative Method: Enable Copilot via Edge Settings

Step 1: Click the three-dot menu (...) in the top right corner of Edge, then select Settings.

Step 2: In the sidebar, locate and click on Copilot and Sidebar. This section manages features that appear in the browser’s sidebar, including Copilot.

Step 3: Find the Copilot option and ensure it is toggled on. This setting controls whether Copilot is available in the sidebar across all pages, including new tabs.

Step 4: Open a new tab to verify the Copilot icon appears. If it does not, restart Edge to apply the changes.

Troubleshooting and Additional Tips

If Copilot does not appear after following these steps, your organization or administrator may have disabled the feature, or it may not be available in your region yet. Check with your IT administrator if you are using a work or school account. Additionally, some Edge features roll out gradually, so you may receive the update at a later time.

For users who frequently work with AI tools, pinning the Copilot sidebar or setting Edge as your default browser can further streamline access to Copilot features.

With Copilot enabled on the new tab page, you can quickly access AI assistance whenever you start a new browsing session, making research and productivity tasks more efficient.