Terminals Lock Up
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #120 of 185 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
OVERVIEW
Hacking now has stakes! Failing to hack a terminal will now up the security of that terminal by one tier.
Hacking in Fallout 4 is quite inconsequential and very easily cheesed. This mod gives hacking some tension and stakes, so you feel encouraged to take your time and make proper guesses.
Terminals will only lock "up" if you have made a previous guess in that terminal and exited early or failed the hack. After you unlock the terminal, it will return to normal.
PROGRESSION
Advanced Terminal -> Expert Terminal
Expert Terminal -> Master Terminal
Novice terminals are unaffected by default, as they are often essential for quest progression. However, there is an MCM setting to enable lockups for novice terminals, if you’re using a mod like Ultimate Hacking.
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BREAKDOWN
You can enable/disable the mod in the MCM, and toggle the message that is displayed upon a security increase.
This is compatible with Ultimate Hacking, the author suggests disabling the "Terminal Security Detection" setting in Ultimate Hacking if you are using both together.
That's about it, have fun!
NOTES
This mod has been tested on both versions and works on next-gen AND on last-gen.
CREDITS
- hman101 - For creating Terminals Lock UP for Fallout New Vegas, which was the inspiration for this mod
- ItsMeJesusHChrist - For creating the icon assets used on this mod page.
Terminals Lock Up is a gameplay mod that makes hacking terminals in Fallout 4 riskier by increasing the security tier of a terminal after a failed hack attempt. With 230 endorsements and over 72,000 downloads, it adds meaningful consequences to the hacking minigame, appealing to players who want more challenge and tension.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tension is real now — one wrong guess and the terminal gets harder, so you'll think twice before brute-forcing.
- Community-approved with 230 endorsements and over 72k downloads, so it's proven to be popular.
- Simple concept that slots right into the base game without overhauling the whole hacking system.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2026 — could be outdated if the game has patched since then.
- Only affects terminal hacking, so if you're looking for broader gameplay changes, this is a one-trick pony.
For Fallout 4 players who find hacking too easy and want a bit of risk. If you're a completionist who likes to hack every terminal, this will make you think twice. Skip if you prefer a chill experience or want more comprehensive gameplay overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have a good stock of bobby pins and save before attempting hacks, because failing now locks you out of easier access.
- If you're using a mod manager, install this like any other mod and check for conflicts with other hacking tweaks.
- Consider pairing with a mod that shows the number of attempts left, so you know when to back off.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- bp42s
- Version
- 1.3.0
- Downloads
- 72,217
- Endorsements
- 230
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 8/30/2024
- Updated
- 5/25/2026
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