Terminal lock (update)
Hacking the terminal now has risks and consequences! Now, if the terminal cannot be hacked, the security of the terminal will be increased one level.
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About this mod Machine translation
Hacking the terminal now has risks and consequences! Now, if the terminal cannot be hacked, the security of the terminal will be increased one level.
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Updated on May 25, 2026:
Version 1.3.0
Change: Switched from Papyrus universal library to Hydra.
Updated on May 13, 2025:
Version 1.2.1
Change: Polish translation adjusted based on feedback.
Fix: Renamed Brazilian Portuguese language codes from plbr -> ptbr so they load correctly.
Version 1.2.0
NEW: Translation support for the following languages: Chinese, German, Spanish, Spanish, Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian.
NEW: New configuration option where you can choose to prevent lockout if you have level 4 hacker privileges.
Changes: Switched to Papyrus Common Library as a requirement and removed Garden of Eden as a requirement.
Optimization: Parse configuration options into Papyrus public library MemVars instead of reading from the configuration file each time.
Updated on November 20th:
Version 1.1.0
---Minor update ---
New: New MCM option to enable novice lock. You should only enable this if you are using a mod like Ultimate Hacking, otherwise you may soft-lock yourself in missions if you are not high enough in the hacking perk.
Added: ESPless option added. The functionality is the same as the main file. Requires Papyrus Common Library and is exclusive to previous generation (1.10.163).
Overview
Hacking a terminal is now risky! Now, if the endpoint cannot be unencrypted, the endpoint will be an extra layer of security.
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Hacking in Fallout 4 is inconsequential and has almost no punishment. This mod brings some tension and risk to hacking, so it encourages you to take your time and make good guesses.
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The terminal will only lock "up" if you made a previous guess in that terminal and exited early or the hack failed. After unlocking the terminal, it will return to normal.
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Promotion process
Advanced Terminal -> Expert Terminal
Expert Terminal -> Master Terminal
Newbie terminals are unaffected by default, as they are usually required for quest progression. However, if you are using a mod like Ultimate Hacking, there is an MCM setting that enables locking for newbie terminals.
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*ESL tagged ESM | No vanilla edit | Ready to install | Compatible with all*
Specific content
You can enable/disable the mod in the MCM and toggle the message shown when security is improved.
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This is compatible with Ultimate Hacking, and I recommend disabling the "Endpoint Security Detection" setting in Ultimate Hacking if using both.
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That’s it, have fun!
Notice:
This mod has been tested on both versions and works on both next-gen and old-gen versions. Make sure you have the correct version of Garden of Eden Papyrus Script Extender installed for your game.
Acknowledgments
hman101 - Created Terminals Lock UP for Fallout: New Vegas, which was the inspiration for this mod
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ItsMeJesusHChrist - Created the icon assets for this mod interface.
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
- Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.
Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.