# Removing the area code from the number

The task is to **remove** the area codes 6017, 6095, 6096, or 6099 and retain the 7-digit number. For example, numbers 60172293042 and 60956382584 should be transformed to 2293042 and 6382584, respectively.

1. Navigate to the "**Routing**" → "**Outbound Routes**" section.

   Click "**Add New Rule**."

   <figure><img src="/files/wS3h0Ls1aJmkdn3Tz0Yc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Adding a new rule</p></figcaption></figure>
2. Create the pattern as shown in the image:

<figure><img src="/files/OaVQRfKKAxaUaMV0fF31" alt=""><figcaption><p>Parameters of the new rule</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Click "**Save**."


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