diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
index a8b4608b36..74694113c0 100755
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@
 
 		// OMG CENTCOM LETTERHEAD
 		if("MessageCentCom")
-			if(authenticated==2)
+			if(authenticated)
 				if(!checkCCcooldown())
 					to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Arrays recycling.  Please stand by.</span>")
 					return