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In Microsoft 365 Copilot, Consensus is a connector your admin sets up for the tenant. Once it’s there, connect it yourself under Sources.
1

Open Copilot Chat settings

In Microsoft 365 Copilot, select the gear icon at the bottom of the left sidebar, then Settings, then Sources.
2

Connect Consensus

Find Consensus for Copilot and select Connect, then sign in with your Consensus account.
3

Ask a research question

Type a research question like ‘What does the research say about creatine and cognitive function?’ and Copilot will call Consensus to find relevant papers.
Don’t see Consensus under Sources? Your admin needs to add it first. Send them the Microsoft 365 Copilot admin guide. A Consensus account is required and free to create.

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Verify your connection

Run a test search and fix common setup issues.

Plans and access

Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.