How to Fax from an Android Phone or Tablet?

Get the FAX.PLUS Android fax app from Google Play. Create an account using your Google account. Use Add File and Add Text buttons to scan or attach documents and add a cover page to your fax. Send your fax right away and wait for the confirmation report.

Can I receive a fax on my Android phone?

Yes, you can. With Fax.Plus , each paid plan comes with at least one free fax number that enables you to receive fax on your Android phone, Android tablet, and other supported platforms and devices.

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Gmail Fax: How to Fax from Gmail?

Receive and send fax from Gmail easily and securely.

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

How to send a fax from Gmail, step by step guide:

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. For example: +16692001010@fax.plus
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 using your Phone or Computer?

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, all without needing a fax machine.

How to send Email to Fax 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.

Click on Compose, as if you're about to send an email.

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

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.

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.

Click on Send. The delivery status will be sent to your email promptly.

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Within the To field, enter your recipient's fax number, followed by "@fax.plus". For example: +16692001010@fax.plus. Ensure you include the plus (+) sign along with the number's area code.

Attach your documents you wish to fax.

Use the email's body to include an optional cover page, and use the subject line as a note for your fax.

Click on Send. You will promptly receive a confirmation in your email.

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Fax from a Printer via email

Fax.Plus offers the email to fax feature allowing you to send fax from multi-function printers and scanners. Simply scan the document you wish to fax from printer and send it as a normal email on your MFP. You just need to add the recipient's fax number in the To field.

Make sure the outgoing email address already set up on your all-in-one printer device is the same as your Fax.Plus username.

Open the scanner lid, place the document you wish to fax, and close the scanner lid.

On the printer control panel, choose the Email option.

In the To field, type the destination’s fax number (along with the country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (example: +16692001010@fax.plus).

Send your email and your scanned document will be faxed to the recipient instantly.

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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.

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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.

Under the tab for General, find the box for Notifications. Click on Edit.

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).

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.

Click on Confirm to save your changes.

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How can you email to a fax machine?

The first step to emailing a fax machine is to set up a Fax.Plus account. This enables you to send emails to fax machines and faxes to email accounts. Just remember to create your account with the same email address you intend to use to send faxes. Once you've set up your Fax.Plus account, compose your email and enter the recipient fax machine number in the 'to' field. Next, find and attach any relevant documents. Now, send the email. It will quickly be delivered to the relevant fax machine, and you will receive a delivery notification.

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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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We encrypt data at rest using 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). To protect data in transit between our apps (mobile, web or API) and our servers, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) for data transfer, creating a secure tunnel protected by 128-bit or higher Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption.

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Get local or toll-free fax number

Fax.Plus allows you to get a dedicated local or toll-free fax number to send and receive fax online on your email or other supported devices and platforms. There is also the option to keep your existing fax number and port it to Fax.Plus.

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Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, online fax services can save you time and money. With Fax.Plus, there's no need to invest in a physical fax machine or dedicate a phone line to faxing, and you don't need to worry about the cost of maintenance, ink, or paper. You can simple send fax from email.

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FAQs

How to fax from email?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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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Gmail Fax: How to Fax from Gmail?

Receive and send fax from Gmail easily and securely.

How to send a fax from Gmail, step by step guide:

How to Send Fax in Gmail using your Phone or Computer?

How to send Email to Fax on Gmail?

Online Fax Service with Gmail Add-On

Fax from a Printer via email

How can you receive faxes in your email?

Can you forward your received faxes?

How can you email to a fax machine?

Why Fax.Plus

Cross-platform online fax service with the focus on security, compliance, and ease of use

Extremely Secure

Worldwide Coverage

Cross-Platform

Send Fax from Email

Data Encryption At Rest and In Transit

Cost Effective Online Fax Service

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