Sequences and dialer

Power dialer vs. parallel dialer

The power dialer calls your numbers one after another; the parallel dialer calls 2 to 4 at the same time. Here's how to pick the right mode in a sequence.

Updated on October 27, 2026

Skipcall dials the numbers in your sequences for you. The Simultaneous calls setting decides the mode: 1 call is the power dialer, 2 to 4 calls is the parallel dialer.

Power dialer: one number after another

With Simultaneous calls set to 1 call, the numbers in the sequence are dialed one after another. You move from call to call without dialing each number by hand.

Parallel dialer: up to 4 numbers at once

With 2 calls, 3 calls, or 4 calls, several numbers are dialed at the same time. The maximum is 4 simultaneous calls.

Choose the mode in a sequence

In the left menu, click Sequences.
Open the sequence.
In the Call settings panel, open the Simultaneous calls list.
Choose 1 call (power dialer) or 2 calls, 3 calls, or 4 calls (parallel dialer).
Click Launch sequence.

The other settings in the panel (caller number, automatic voicemail and text) are covered in Sequence call settings.

Automations work with both modes

Whichever mode you use, a sequence can:

automatically drop a pre-recorded voicemail on answering machines (Voicemail if answering machine);
automatically send a text message template (SMS if answering machine).

These automations count against your license’s automation counter.

FAQ

How do I call several numbers at the same time?

In the sequence, go to Call settings > Simultaneous calls and pick 2, 3, or 4 calls.

I can’t go above 4 simultaneous calls

That’s expected: 4 simultaneous calls is the maximum.

Can I use the power dialer outside a sequence?

The automatic dialer runs from a sequence. For a one-off call, use the Dialpad or the Call button on a contact record. See Call a number with the dialpad.

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