Quick answer
| Mission | Lock | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 3. Following Orders | Red toolbox | 214 |
| 8. Assassins | Library door | 5523 |
| 8. Assassins | Kitchen door | 7632 |
| 8. Assassins | Bunker door | 9103 |
| 10. Stranded | Base Camp container | 0024 |
| 10. Stranded | South of Jamming Station container | 8609 |
| 10. Stranded | Southeast Village container | 0078 |
| 10. Stranded | Cliff near Base Camp container | 0600 |
| 10. Stranded | Big Sign container | 1234 |
| 10. Stranded | Small island container | 6789 |
| 10. Stranded | Farm Field hidden bunker | 0330 |
| 10. Stranded | Island hidden bunker | 0008 |
| 13. Escape | Safe | 8410 |
The codes never change. You do not have to solve the number puzzles unless you want the note or the achievement attached to them.
Stranded coordinates
Stranded holds eight of the thirteen codes. Use the tactical map coordinates; you only need to get close enough to see the container or hatch.
| Location | Coordinates | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Base Camp | 644, 158 | 0024 |
| Cliff near Base Camp | 646, 149 | 0600 |
| South of Jamming Station | 667, 125 | 8609 |
| Southeast Village | 652, 187 | 0078 |
| North of the Big Sign | 634, 136 | 1234 |
| Small northeast island | 618, 132 | 6789 |
| Farm Field hidden bunker | 631, 127 | 0330 |
| Southwest island hidden bunker | 615, 169 | 0008 |
Open the Base Camp container first. It holds gear and the tactical map that reveals the other containers. The cliff container can read around 646, 150 and the Big Sign container around 633, 139 depending on where you stand; the code is still the same.
Following Orders: 214
Enter the first house in the village and check the room on the right. The red toolbox is in the unlockable cabinet. The code note is in the kitchen, on the baekseolgi-tteok recipe: 2 kg rice flour, salt, 1 L water and 4 packs of raisins. Skip the salt and you get 214.
The toolbox holds contraband medicine and a note. Both count toward No Stone Unturned.
Assassins: 5523, 7632, 9103
- 5523 opens the door at the far end of the library, after Shin dies.
- 7632 opens the door past the kitchen, leading to the garden.
- 9103 opens the bunker door behind the large statue at the far end of the garden.
These three doors are on the main route, so you cannot finish the mission without them. Clear the enemies before entering the bunker code; the keypad is real-time.
Escape: 8410
After leaving the barracks, look for the unlocked door on the right side of the hallway. The safe is inside. Enter 8410 to get Gaz's dog tags, which are required for Never Forgotten.
Which codes matter for trophies
| Code | Trophy / achievement |
|---|---|
| 214 (Following Orders) | No Stone Unturned |
| 8410 (Escape) | Never Forgotten |
| Stranded containers | Time to Crate, Scavenger |
| Stranded bunkers | Noteworthy notes |
None of the locks is permanently missable. Finish the campaign, then use mission select to replay Following Orders, Assassins, Stranded or Escape and clean up.
What to read next
- All 16 campaign missions — objectives and rewards.
- MW4 trophy guide — all 18 achievements and the Realism run.
- MW4 campaign guide — difficulty, length and collectibles.
FAQ
How many safe codes are in MW4?
13: one toolbox, three Assassins doors, eight Stranded containers and bunkers, and one Escape safe.
What is the Following Orders toolbox code?
214. The clue is on the baekseolgi-tteok recipe in the kitchen: 2, 1 and 4 after skipping the salt.
What is the Escape safe code?
8410. The safe holds Gaz's dog tags for the Never Forgotten trophy.
Can I go back for missed codes?
Yes. Mission select lets you replay Following Orders, Assassins, Stranded and Escape after the campaign.