Microsoft Edge -> [Copilot SIDEBAR]

Shelsey Quintino 0 Reputation points
2026-10-13T01:25:21.2266667+00:00

Hey Folks,

I'm wondering if anyone has advice, in-sight or steps to guide me back to the following;

  1. I actively use Copilot SIDEBAR CHAT while working in browser for my company infrastructure build. Today, I've ran into a bit of a roadblock & figured I'd pop on here to see if someone has a quick easy solution during my cognitive overload :P.
  2. Let me know if you have an tips or are aware of any settings I may have toggled related to new experiences that must be turned off to regain access to the blue copilot sidebar.

*** UPDATED : Checked on Twitter. I'm assuming the new Frontier rollout includes the new sidebar interface alongside the update.**

Thanks MSL Alum

-Shell

Microsoft Copilot | Other
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2026-10-13T01:25:43.16+00:00

The Edge sidebar app list retirement is not the cause. Copilot is expected to remain available in the sidebar.

To get the Copilot sidebar experience back, work through these checks in order:

  1. Make sure the Edge sidebar is enabled
    • Open edge://settings/appearance/copilotAndSidebar
    • Set the sidebar to Always on
  2. Make sure Copilot is enabled in sidebar settings
    • In the same page, under App specific settings, select Copilot
    • Turn on Show Copilot button on the toolbar
    • If Copilot is missing from the app list, restart Edge and check again
  3. Sign out and sign back in to the Edge profile
    • A reported case with Copilot disappearing from the expected Edge location was fixed after signing back into the Edge profile
    • Also verify the profile is signed in at edge://settings/profiles
  4. Update Edge and restart it
    • Open edge://settings/help
    • Let Edge install updates
    • Restart Edge
    • Copilot in the Edge sidebar requires Microsoft Edge version 111 or later
  5. Check whether policy is forcing a different behavior
    • Open edge://policy
    • Check HubsSidebarEnabled
      • If set to Disabled, the whole sidebar is hidden
    • Check ExtensionInstallBlocklist
      • If * is present, all extensions are blocked
      • If ofefcgjbeghpigppfmkologfjadafddi is listed, the Copilot extension is blocked
    • If either policy is blocking Copilot, the fix requires the IT administrator to change the policy, then restart Edge
  6. Test with a new Edge profile
    • Select the profile icon in the upper-left corner of Edge
    • Select Add profile > Add
    • Check whether Copilot appears there
    • If it does, the original profile is likely the issue
  7. Reset Edge settings only if the problem is profile/settings related
    • Go to edge://settings/reset
    • Select Restore settings to their default values
    • Caution: this restores startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs to defaults, disables all extensions, and clears temporary data such as cookies. Favorites, history, and saved passwords are not affected.

If the current pane is showing a migration message, that indicates the Copilot experience is moving to a newer experience and may require restarting Edge. The documented self-service actions are to restart Edge, verify sidebar/Copilot settings, verify sign-in, update Edge, and check whether organization policy is controlling the experience.

If the issue is only happening in the company build environment, the most likely enterprise checks are edge://policy, account type at edge://settings/profiles, and whether the work tenant has Copilot enabled.

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