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SPFx Copilot Component fails to load in Microsoft 365 Copilot due to REST calls returning 403 Forbidden

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Since Aug 27, 2026.

area:spfx area:spfx-copilot-apps type:bug-suspected
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Description

Target SharePoint environment

SharePoint Online

What SharePoint development model, framework, SDK or API is this about?

💥 SharePoint Framework

Developer environment

None

What browser(s) / client(s) have you tested
  • 💥 Internet Explorer
  • 💥 Microsoft Edge
  • 💥 Google Chrome
  • 💥 FireFox
  • 💥 Safari
  • mobile (iOS/iPadOS)
  • mobile (Android)
  • not applicable
  • other (enter in the "Additional environment details" area below)
Additional environment details
  • SPFx version 1.24.0-beta.2
  • Node.js version 22.14.0
Describe the bug / error

I am developing an SPFx Copilot Component and experiencing an issue where the component fails to load inside Microsoft 365 Copilot.

The UI displays the following message:

Image

While investigating the browser network trace, I noticed that the following REST API calls are returning 403 Forbidden:
/_api/contextinfo
/_api/web/GetClientSideComponents

Steps to reproduce
  1. Deploy an SPFx Copilot Component to SharePoint Online.
  2. Open the agent/component inside Copilot.
  3. Observe that the component fails to load.
  4. Check browser Developer Tools → Network tab.
  5. Notice 403 responses from the REST endpoints listed above.
Expected behavior

The SPFx Copilot Component should load successfully within Microsoft 365 Copilot,

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