--- title: Use extensions of up to 4 digits in your call flow menus description: Set call flow menu extensions of up to 4 digits, such as 1001. Learn the rules, error messages and what happens when you mix extension lengths. --- [Skip to content](https://support.800.com/en-us/hc/use-extensions-of-up-to-4-digits-in-your-call-flow-menus#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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The other keypad options work the same as before. You can still use `*`, `#`, `0` or **Nothing Pressed** for an extension. For a quick reminder of the rules while you're editing, hover over the info icon next to the Keypad option field. ### Extension rules Keep these rules in mind when choosing your keys: - **Up to 4 digits.** Keys can be 1, 2, 3 or 4 digits long. - **Can't start with 0.** A key like `0123` isn't allowed, but `0` on its own is fine. - **Unique within a menu.** Each key can only be used once in the same menu. You can reuse the same key in a different sub-menu. If a key breaks a rule, you'll see an error message as you type, and you won't be able to save until it's fixed: | Error message | What to do | | --- | --- | | "Extensions can be up to 4 digits." | Shorten the key to 4 digits or fewer | | "This extension is already used in this menu." | Choose a key that isn't already used in this menu | You'll also see an error if a key starts with 0 (such as `01`) or includes anything other than numbers (such as `1a`). Remove the leading zero or the extra characters to fix it. ### Mixing extension lengths in one menu You can use keys of different lengths in the same menu, such as `1` and `1001`, but you'll see a warning when you do. Here's why: when a caller presses `1`, the system can't tell right away whether they mean extension 1 or are starting to dial 1001. It waits a few seconds for more digits before connecting them. Callers who press the shorter key will notice a short pause before their call goes through. For the smoothest experience, use the same length for every key in a menu, such as all 4-digit extensions. ### Adding more extensions When you click **Add new extension**, the new extension's key continues from the highest key already in the menu. For example, if your highest key is `1004`, the next one starts at `1005`. You can change it to any valid key. There's also no longer a limit of 25 extensions per menu. ### Frequently asked questions **Q: Do my existing extensions still work?** A: Yes. Existing single-digit extensions, along with `*`, `#`, `0` and Nothing Pressed, work the same as before. **Q: Can I use 0 as an extension?** A: Yes. `0` on its own works as before. Keys with more than one digit can't start with 0. **Q: Can two sub-menus use the same extension?** A: Yes. Keys only need to be unique within the same menu. **Q: Why do callers wait before being connected?** A: Your menu likely mixes keys of different lengths, such as `1` and `1001`. The system pauses briefly to see if the caller is dialing a longer key. 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