When does Terraform create the .terraform.lock.hc1 file?

The correct answer is C. After your first terraform init. Terraform creates the .terraform.lock.hcl file after the first terraform init command. This lock file ensures that the dependencies for your project are consistent across different runs by locking the versions of the providers and modules used.

Submitted by hassan_iq· Apr 18, 2026Use Terraform CLI

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When does Terraform create the .terraform.lock.hc1 file?

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AAfter your first terraform plan
BAfter your first terraform apply
CAfter your first terraform init
DWhen you enable state locking

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C
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Explanation

Terraform creates the .terraform.lock.hcl file after the first terraform init command. This lock file ensures that the dependencies for your project are consistent across different runs by locking the versions of the providers and modules used.

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#terraform init#provider locking#dependency lock file#Terraform CLI

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