How to Send & Receive Fax from Google Voice?

Use your Google Voice number to send and receive faxes.

Can I use my Google Voice number to send and receive faxes? The short answer is YES. To enable faxing functionality to your Google Voice number and be able to fax from Google Voice, you first need to unlock your number and then port it to Fax.Plus. Once the porting is done, you can benefit from all Fax.Plus features while keeping your current Google Voice number.

Learn how to fax with Google by enabling Google Voice fax feature:

Unblock your Google Voice number.
Port your number to Fax.Plus.
Use your Google Voice number to send and receive faxes securely.

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What is Google Voice Fax?

Google Voice Fax means sending or receiving faxes using Google Voice. Although Google Voice isn't made for faxing, you can use an online fax service like Fax.Plus to help. This way, you can connect your Google Voice number to send and receive faxes easily.

Send and receive faxes using Google Voice

Step 1 - Unlock your number (Google Voice number).

Go to the Google Voice unlock page on your computer.
Select the Google Voice number you wish to port out to the Plus.Plus.
Click Unlock my number followed by Continue.
Now, you need to pay $3 to Google to start unlocking your Googl e Voice number.
Once the number is unlocked, you get to move to Step 2 and request porting to Fax.Plus to send and receive efax on Google Voice.

Step 2 - Port your unlocked Google Voice number to Fax.Plus

To start the porting process of your Google Voice to Fax.Plus and enable Google Voice faxing, you need to fill out our Porting Request Form. Once we receive your request and can confirm that the number is portable, we will ask for some additional information and request that you upgrade your subscription to a paid plan (Premium, Business, or Enterprise). When we receive all your documents and are notified of your plan upgrade, we will initiate the porting process and notify you accordingly of the progress.

Step 3 - Send a fax with google voice

Services like Fax.Plus enable you to connect Google Voice with your fax account, allowing you to send faxes directly. Simply upload the document you wish to fax, enter the recipient's fax number, and let Fax.Plus handle the rest.

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Use your email or Google account to sign up for free. No credit card needed.

Prepare your Fax

Attach the documents you would like to send as fax and enter the recipient’s fax number in the United States.

Send your Fax Online

Send fax online and wait for the confirmation report. You will receive the report in your email, via push notification within Fax.Plus mobile app and can also be viewed in your secure archive.

What are the advantages of the Google Voice fax feature?

Here are some of the advantages of porting out your Google Voice number to Fax.Plus and fax from google voice:

You get to keep your own number

You no longer need to worry about letting others know about your new fax number. You will use your own Google Voice number to receive and send fax from Google Voice, and your clients and customers won't see any difference.

No need for a landline or fax machine

With your Fax.Plus account you can send and receive fax without the need to have a landline or fax machine. Fax from computer or a mobile phone connected to the internet will do the job for you. You can also utilize the email to fax feature to fax from your Google Voice number right from your email account.

Always available

Regardless of your internet connection status, your fax number is always active and ready to receive faxes. You'll be notified via email and push notification as soon as there is a new fax in your inbox, and you can easily check your faxes using Fax.Plus application on different platforms (See where to download the Fax.Plus application).

Send and receive fax from Google applications

Thanks to the Fax.Plus Google fax feature, not only you can use your Google Voice for faxing, but you can also send fax from Google Docs, Google Sheets, and even from your Gmail account.

FAQs

Can you fax with Google Voice?

You cannot directly fax with Google Voice, as it is a VoIP service designed primarily for voice calls and messaging. However, using a third-party service like Fax.Plus, you can fax from Google Voice by connecting it to a fax provider.

Does Google have a fax service?

Google does not offer a standalone fax service. However, you can use Fax.Plus to fax with Google Voice and enjoy seamless faxing without needing a dedicated fax machine.

Can you fax to Google voice number?

Faxing to a Google Voice number directly is generally not supported because Google Voice is not optimized for fax signal transmission. To receive faxes, it's recommended to use an online fax service like Fax.Plus instead.

Can Google Voice receive fax?

Google Voice cannot reliably receive faxes, as it is a VoIP service that may not interpret fax signals correctly. To receive faxes, it's better to use an online fax service that works alongside Google Voice.

Is Google Voice Fax free?

Google Voice itself is free for voice calls, but if you want to fax from Google Voice, you need an online fax service. Fax.Plus offers flexible pricing plans, allowing you to send and receive faxes.

Is Fax.Plus HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Fax.Plus is HIPAA fax. We understand the importance of safeguarding sensitive medical information. To ensure the highest level of protection maintaining the privacy and security of healthcare data, we have implemented robust security measures and policies that encompass the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your health information.Learn more about our approach here.

Can I integrate Fax.Plus on my application or software?

Seamlessly integrate fax functionality into your applications with the Fax.Plus fax API. Experience unrivalled flexibility, robust security, and exceptional reliability—all specifically crafted for developers.

Where can I go to fax something?

You can fax documents from physical locations like FedEx, local post services or libraries, but these locations often charge high per-page rates and may have limited operating hours.

With Fax.Plus, you don’t need to go anywhere to fax, you can fax near me. You can send and receive faxes securely online from the comfort of your home, office, or even on the go, using your smartphone or computer. It's a fast, convenient, and cost-effective solution for all your faxing needs.

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