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# 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

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

The other settings in the panel (caller number, automatic voicemail and text) are covered in [Sequence call settings](https://skipcall.io/en/help/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](https://skipcall.io/en/help/dialpad).

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