diff --git a/code/game/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/game/research/rdconsole.dm
index f2cd223ba5b..e6005e4b75a 100644
--- a/code/game/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/game/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 		usr.machine = src
 		if(href_list["menu"]) //Switches menu screens. Converts a sent text string into a number. Saves a LOT of code.
 			var/temp_screen = text2num(href_list["menu"])
-			if(screen <= 1.1 || (3 <= temp_screen && 4.9 >= temp_screen) || src.allowed(usr)) //Unless you are making something, you need access.
+			if(screen <= 1.1 || (3 <= temp_screen && 4.9 >= temp_screen) || temp_screen == 1.0 || src.allowed(usr)) //Unless you are making something, you need access.
 				screen = temp_screen
 			else
 				usr << "Unauthorized Access."