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Recommended Extension Numbering Scheme

Having a consistent numbering scheme for the extensions created within your PBX allows for easier turn-up and easier reference points when troubleshooting

For 3 digit Numbering

Number RangeFeature/Function
100-199Extensions
200-299Extensions
300-399Extensions
400-499Call Queues / Hunt Groups
500-599Call Queues / Hunt Groups
600-699Conferences
700-799Call Parks
800-899Auto Attendants
900-999Auto Attendants

For 4 digit Numbering

Number RangeFeature/Function
1000-1999Extensions
2000-2999Extensions
3000-3999Extensions
4000-4999Call Queues / Hunt Groups
5002-5999Call Queues / Hunt Groups
6000-6999Conferences
7000-7999Call Parks
8000-8999Auto Attendants
9000-9999Auto Attendants

System Reserved Extension Numbers

The following extension numbers can not be used and are reserved for system features. See Features codes for a full list.

001-099, 411, 611, 700-799, 911, 933, 988

Updated on November 17, 2020

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