Under the direction of the Commissioner of Higher Education, TikTok is restricted on MSU owned devices and networks.

MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | COMMISSIONER’S DIRECTIVE
RE: TikTok
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 20, 2023

The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education directs the following:

1.TikTok may not be installed or used on any MUS or university-owned devices, including but not limited to desktop computers, laptops, iPads, or cellular telephones. If TikTok is currently installed on any MUS or university-owned device, the application must be immediately removed from the device.

2.Campus Chief Information Officers (CIOs) shall block access to TikTok on MUS wired and wireless networks.

3.University-administered TikTok accounts must be suspended.

4.Campuses may provide exceptions to this directive for necessary education or research-related purposes upon approval of the campus CIO.

Clayton T. Christian
Commissioner of Higher Education

Frequently Asked Questions

TikTok is not allowed on MSU owned devices. If your work requires the use of TikTok, you can submit a request for an exception. This will have to be approved by the office of the CIO. Requests can be sent to the UIT Service Desk by emailing helpdesk@montana.edu, or calling 406-994-1777 

Please refer to the Message from the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education

Access to TikTok from any MSU network has been restricted under direction from the Commissioner of Higher Education.

2.Campus Chief Information Officers (CIOs) shall block access to TikTok on MUS wired and wireless networks.


Please refer to the Message from the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education