diff --git a/code/datums/components/uplink.dm b/code/datums/components/uplink.dm
index 9f9610dfd0f..12456fcfcd4 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/uplink.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/uplink.dm
@@ -241,6 +241,8 @@
 		return
 	if (!user || user.incapacitated())
 		return
+	if(!(user.mind.assigned_role.title in U.restricted_roles))
+		return
 
 	if(telecrystals < U.cost || U.limited_stock == 0)
 		return