diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
index faef5916c0f..9da6b35ff9a 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/computers/machinery/console_presets.dm
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
 	console_department = "Research"
 	name = "research director's console"
 	desc = "A stationary computer. This one comes preloaded with research programs."
+	_has_second_id_slot = TRUE
 	_has_ai = TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/modular_computer/console/preset/research/install_programs()