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# Create an area code

# Create an area code {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create, review, update, or delete an area code by using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin

## About this task

You can create an area code for a country code. You can assign the same area code to different country code.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesNetwork Inventory Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![List icon.]()), and then go to AdministrationArea code.
3. Select New
4. On the Details tab, on the form, fill in the fields as follows.  
   {#create_an_area_code__table_e1b_srg_hcc__entry__2}

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   | Area Code | Code that identifies a geographic region within a country or territory. It's usually the first three digits of a telephone number. The purpose of the area code is to route telephone calls to destinations that are based on the location of the recipient. For example, in the phone number (123) 456-7890, "123" represents the area code. |
   | Central Office Code | Central office code that is also referred to as NXX. The NXX portion of a telephone number provides information about the central office or local exchange that belongs to a particular geographic area. Each central office code is related to a geographic location or service provider within the area code. For example, in the phone number (123) 456-7890, "456" represents the central office code. |
   [Table 1. Create sCentral Office Code]

   {#create_an_area_code__table_e1b_srg_hcc}
5. Add the attachments, such as the graphics or documents, by selecting the attachment icon (![Attachment icon.]()) in the right panel.
6. Select Save.  
   The area code is included in the list view of the area code.
7. **Optional:** If you want to delete an area code, navigate to that area code, select the options icon (![Options icon.]()), select Delete, and select OK when you see the confirmation window.

## What to do next

Create a telephone block, telephone number allocation, or telephone number. For information, see [Create a telephone infrastructure](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/TwIdx5DvL8kQoSpQr1MBdQ "Create telephone blocks and number allocations, and assign telephone numbers by using the telephone infrastructure provided by the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.").

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