IT Services

The Five main points of the instruction

1. Do not log in to social media with your personal Metropolia account.
2. Doubt any social media messages that ask you to click on a link that appears suspicious. This guideline provides advice on identifying the authenticity of a message. Always take advantage of multi-factor authentication if the social media service offers it. The most popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, provide users with the opportunity for multi-factor authentication
3. Consult communication services if you want to create a social media account for a department, an innovation hub, an expertise area, project, or an initiative.
4. Submit a service request to the IT Services to obtain an organizational email address, which will allow you to set up a social media account, such as for a project.
5. The use of TikTok on Metropolia-managed devices is prohibited. To create a TikTok account, you should acquire a separate device for this purpose.

Question: Can I use social media service TikTok and download it on device managed by Metropolia? Response: The use of TikTok is forbidden in devices that are provided by Metropolia. The university’s TikTok policy defines appropriate use for the social media service.