--- title: Weighting/Distributing Calls description: You have the ability to set a distribution ratio for the forwarding numbers you add under the Standard forwarding option. --- [Skip to content](https://support.800.com/en-us/hc/articles/360051571912-weighting-distributing-calls#main-content) [![800.com Help Center](https://support.800.com/hs-fs/hubfs/800%20Logo%20Blue.png?width=150&height=26&name=800%20Logo%20Blue.png)](https://www.800.com/) - [Call us (800) 800-4321](tel:+18008004321) - [Sign in](https://support.800.com/hc/en-us/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Call us (800) 800-4321](tel:+18008004321) - [Sign in](https://support.800.com/hc/en-us/signin) - [Submit a request](mailto:support@800.com) [Submit a request](mailto:support@800.com) 800.com Help Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [800 Support Center](https://support.800.com/en-us/hc?hsLang=en-us) 2. 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It can be a useful tool if you have representatives that aren't as experienced or have multiple responsibilities.   To utilize this feature, you must select the “**Numbers**” category from the column on the left side of your 800.com account.    ![mceclip0.png](https://support.800.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zd-31424313022349-6247ea93d33c2c12-31424292357773-Jun-30-2026-05-53-10-0790-PM.png)   From here, you can either click on the number for which you wish to edit your preferences or you can hover over the 3 dots on the right and select “**Manage**” from the options that appear.   ![mceclip1.png](https://support.800.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zd-31424313022349-ac10e2e34c10fa7b-31424312993677-Jun-30-2026-05-53-09-0405-PM.png)   You will then need scroll down to the “**Call Routing**” category in order to enter your forwarding number.   ![mceclip1.png](https://support.800.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zd-31424313022349-ce5fa8db2a7a1243-31424292362637-Jun-30-2026-05-52-22-4123-PM.png)   Within the “**Call Routing**” category you will be able to select the method of routing, add your forwarding number(s), select your Caller ID preference, and select the number of ring seconds. You will need to choose the "Standard Forwarding" (default) option if you would like more or less calls distributed to particular recipients.   ![mceclip1.png](https://support.800.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zd-360051571912-3feb160ef24d8495-17926871266189-Jun-30-2026-05-52-12-9813-PM.png)   You can add the first forwarding number by clicking the plus button.   ![mceclip2.png](https://support.800.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/zd-31424313022349-0adbbdb9bdc5fe9c-31424292370189-Jun-30-2026-05-50-09-0614-PM.png)   Once you type in the number you wish to have the calls transferred to. You can click the plus button again to add another forwarding number. You can repeat this step as many times as necessary. 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