How to Fax from Gmail - Email to Fax.

The email to fax feature allows users to receive and send fax from Gmail on their laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones, and tablet.

  • Create an account on Fax.Plus with your Google account.

  • On Gmail, click on Compose to create a new email message.

  • Enter the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus in the To field

  • Attach your fax documents as email attachments. (You can use the body of the email as the fax cover sheet)

  • Send the email and it will be faxed to the specified fax number(s).

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How to Send Fax in Gmail?

The Google fax feature is available for all Fax.Plus users and enables you to send a fax directly from your Gmail account. You can also receive faxed documents as email attachments in your Gmail account. With Fax.Plus, you can send fax from Gmail, receive faxes in Gmail, and get the delivery reports for your sent faxes in your inbox.

How to does Email to Fax work on Gmail?

Send important documents to any fax number directly from your email account, whether you are using Gmail, or another email provider—just fax right from your inbox.

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Click on Compose, as if you're about to send an email.
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In the To field, include the destination fax number along with the country and area code, followed by "@fax.plus" For example: +16692001010@fax.plus
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Any text entered in your email's Subject field will be added as a note in the Sent Faxes section on your Dashboard for that specific fax. You have the option to leave this field blank if you prefer.
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Attach the files you want to send as fax. We support various formats including PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG, RTF and TIFF. If you would like to include a cover sheet, simply write the content of your cover sheet in the email. It will be treated as the first page of your faxes.
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Click on Send. The delivery status will be sent to your email promptly.

How can you receive faxes in your email?

You have the option to receive your faxes both in your Fax.Plus Inbox and your email. Additionally, you can set up your preferences in a way that prevents faxes from being stored in Fax.Plus, ensuring they are solely transmitted to your email.

The emails directed to you will include the faxed document as an attachment. You have the option to select the format (file type) of this attachment, either as a PDF or TIFF, directly from your Fax.Plus profile.

Can you forward your received faxes?

Faxes received on a specific number are exclusively accessible to a single user within the Fax.Plus panel. Nevertheless, you do have the option to automatically forward received faxes to up to five different email addresses.

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Login to your Fax.Plus account, and go the Profile section on your Dashboard.
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Under the tab for General, find the box for Notifications. Click on Edit.
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Next to the item for Email, click on Modify. Once the popup for Email Notifications settings is revealed, make sure the option for Received Fax Notification is set to ON (only notify).
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Find the item for Multiple Email Recipients, and click the toggle ON. Add up to 5 email addresses to automatically forward your received faxes to.
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Click on Confirm to save your changes.

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Send Fax from Email

The email to fax feature is yet another convenient way to send a fax from computer or phone without having to leave your desk or find a fax machine. In order to send a fax from email, you need to compose an email using the same email address as your Fax.Plus account and address it to the recipient's fax number. It is an environmentally friendly way to send a fax from computer and you'll receive the confirmation report right into your mailbox.

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FAQs

How to fax from email?
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With Fax.Plus, faxing from email is simple. Attach your document to an email, send it to your dedicated fax number, and Fax.Plus converts it into a professional fax in seconds.
Can you fax from Gmail?
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Absolutely. Fax.Plus integrates seamlessly with Gmail, allowing you to send efax directly from your inbox without any extra steps.
Can I email to a fax number?
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Yes, Fax.Plus lets you send faxes by emailing your document to a specific fax number. The service automatically processes your email attachments into secure faxes. Supported formats include PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG, RTF, and TIFF.
Which files can I fax via email?
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Fax.Plus supports a wide range of file formats, including PDFs, Word documents, images (JPEG, PNG), and more, ensuring you can fax almost any type of document directly from your email. Experience hassle-free faxing with Fax.Plus and streamline your document delivery today.
Is Fax.Plus HIPAA compliant?
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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?
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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?
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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.

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