Google Fax

Q: How can I send a fax from Gmail?

You can use the Fax.Plus’ Email to Fax feature with your Gmail account. Simply compose a new email, enter the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus in the 'To' field (for example, 1234567890@fax.plus), attach the document you want to fax, and send.

Q: How to fax from Google Drive?

With Fax.Plus, you can fax documents directly from Google Drive by following these steps: 1. Log in to your Fax.Plus account. 2. Go to the 'Send Fax' page. 3. Click on the attachment icon and choose 'Google Drive' from the list of integrations. 4. Sign in to your Google account and allow Fax.Plus access to your Google Drive. 5. Select the file you want to fax and add it as an attachment. 6. Enter the recipient’s fax number and press 'Send Fax.'

Q: How to fax from Google Docs?

To fax from Google Docs using Fax.Plus: 1. Open the Google Docs document you want to fax. 2. Go to the 'Extensions' menu and click on 'Get add-ons.' 3. Search for 'Fax.Plus' and install the add-on. 4. After installation, open the Fax.Plus add-on from the Extensions menu. 5. Log in to your Fax.Plus account. 6. Enter the recipient’s fax number and send the document as a fax directly from Google Docs.

Fax from Google Workspace without a fax machine

Google does not include a built-in fax service. Fax.Plus gives you separate ways to fax from Google apps: use the Google Workspace add-on in Drive, Docs, and Sheets, send through Email to Fax from Gmail on a paid plan, or open Fax.Plus quickly from Chrome.

Choose the workflow that matches where your file already lives, send it to any fax number, and track its delivery from your Fax.Plus account.

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Integrate Fax.Plus with your current Google ecosystem

Workspace add-on

Install the Google Workspace add-on to fax files from Drive, Docs, and Sheets without leaving the document you are currently editing.

Install the add-on

Chrome extension

Open Fax.Plus quickly from Chrome, then prepare, send, and track every fax securely inside your connected Fax.Plus account.

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Gmail fax method

Send documents as faxes from the Gmail address connected to your Fax.Plus account after activating Email to Fax on a paid plan.

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Fax Google Docs

Follow the dedicated Google Docs guide to send an open document through the Fax.Plus Workspace add-on and receive delivery confirmation.

Fax from Google Docs

Fax Google Drive

Follow the Google Drive guide to fax a stored file without downloading it first, then confirm delivery from your Fax.Plus account.

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Google Voice fax

Learn how to unlock and port an eligible Google Voice number to Fax.Plus before using it to send and receive faxes.

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How to set up Fax.Plus for Google Workspace

Before you install: Review the permissions shown by Google Workspace Marketplace before installing the add-on. Current permissions include running as a Gmail add-on, managing drafts and sending email during add-on use, viewing the account's primary email address, and viewing publicly available profile information.

Step 1

Install the add-on

Open the Fax.Plus listing in Google Workspace Marketplace and select Install.

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Step 2

Review the permissions

Check the permissions displayed by Google before you continue.

Step 3

Connect Fax.Plus

Step 4

Open a supported Google app

Start from a file in Google Drive, Google Docs, or Google Sheets.

Step 5

Send a test fax

Enter the recipient's fax number, send the document, and review its delivery status in Fax.Plus.

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5 ways to send faxes from Google applications

Sending faxes via Gmail

Email to Fax lets you send a fax from the Gmail address connected to your Fax.Plus account. The feature is available on paid plans and must be activated in your Fax.Plus settings before you send.

Create a Fax.Plus account with your Google account or email address, select a paid plan, and activate Email to Fax in your Fax.Plus settings.

In Gmail, select Compose as if you were sending an email.

In the To field, enter the destination fax number with the country and area code, followed by @fax.plus. For example: +16692001010@fax.plus.

Attach the files you want to fax. Supported formats include PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG, RTF, and TIFF. Use the email body as the fax cover sheet. Text in the Subject field appears as a note in the Send Faxes section of your dashboard.

Select Send. Fax.Plus sends the email as a fax and delivers the status notification to your email.

Incoming faxes appear in your Fax.Plus Inbox. If email notifications are enabled, Fax.Plus can also send a copy of an incoming fax to your email as an attachment.

Sending faxes via Google Drive

Install the Fax.Plus Google Workspace add-on, connect your account, and open a supported file from Google Drive.

Navigate to Google Drive and locate the document you want to fax.

Right-click the file, select Open with, and choose Fax.Plus. If Fax.Plus is not listed, install the add-on from Google Workspace Marketplace.

Enter the recipient's fax number with the country and area code, then send the document.

Sending faxes via Google Docs & Google Sheets

Use the Fax.Plus Google Workspace add-on to send the document or spreadsheet you are editing.

Install Fax.Plus from Google Workspace Marketplace and follow the prompts to set up the add-on.

Open the document or spreadsheet, then select Extensions from the menu.

Select Fax.Plus - Fax your document.

In the Fax.Plus sidebar, enter the recipient's fax number with the country and area code. Add a fax cover sheet if needed.

Select Send Fax.

Sending faxes via Chrome Extension

The Fax.Plus Chrome extension is a shortcut to your Fax.Plus account. It opens Fax.Plus from your browser so you can prepare and send a fax from the Fax.Plus interface.

Install the Fax.Plus Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store and create an account with your Google account or email address.

Open your Chrome browser and click on the Fax.Plus extension icon to access your account.

Enter the recipient's fax number (include country and area code).

Attach the document(s) you want to fax. Optionally, add a fax cover sheet by typing text in the body or adding a note.

Click Send Fax to send your fax through the extension. You will receive an email confirmation once the fax is successfully sent.

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Send & Receive Fax from Google Voice

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.

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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How to Receive Faxes When Using Google Fax?

Get a fax number or port your own

Sign up for a plan through the Fax.Plus pricing page to get a new fax number or port your current number. Ensure your subscription is active, and you have enough available pages for incoming faxes.

Share your fax number

Find your assigned fax number in the Faxes section of the Fax.Plus Dashboard. Make sure senders use the correct country code and area code (e.g., +16692001010).

Receive faxes

You have the option to receive your faxes both in your Fax.Plus Inbox and your email. The emails directed to you will include the faxed document as an attachment.

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FAQs

Is there a cost associated with sending faxes from Google Docs through Fax.Plus?

Fax.Plus offers both free and premium subscription plans. While there may be some limitations on the number of pages you can fax with the free fax plan, premium plans provide more flexibility and additional features. You can check out the Fax.Plus pricing page to find a plan that suits your faxing needs.

Can I track the status of my sent faxes when using Fax.Plus with Google Docs?

Yes, Fax.Plus provides real-time status updates for your sent faxes. You can easily track whether your fax has been successfully transmitted, view delivery confirmations, and receive notifications within your Fax.Plus account. This will help you stay informed about the status of all your sent documents, including from Google Docs.

How can I send a fax from Gmail?

You can use the Fax.Plus’ Email to Fax feature with either your Gmail account. Learn how to fax from Gmail.

Does Google have a fax service?

No, Google does not offer a built-in fax service. However, with Fax.Plus, you can send and receive faxes seamlessly using integrations with Google services such as Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Docs. Fax.Plus acts as a secure and reliable online fax solution that integrates with Google Workspace to provide a convenient faxing experience.

How to fax from Google Drive?

With Fax.Plus, you can fax documents directly from Google Drive by following these steps:

Log in to your Fax.Plus account
Go to the "Send Fax" page.
Click on the attachment icon and choose "Google Drive" from the list of integrations.
Sign in to your Google account and allow Fax.Plus access to your Google Drive.
Select the file you want to fax and add it as an attachment.
Enter the recipient’s fax number and press "Send Fax."

How to fax from Google?

You can fax documents via Google services with Fax.Plus in multiple ways:

From Gmail: Send a fax as an email. Simply add the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus in the "To" field of your email, attach the document, and send.
From Google Drive: Access your documents stored in Google Drive and fax them through the Fax.Plus web or mobile app.
From Google Docs: Install the Fax.Plus Google Docs add-on to send faxes directly from within a document.

How to fax from Google Email? (Gmail)

Fax.Plus allows you to send a fax directly from your Gmail account:

Open Gmail and compose a new email.
In the "To" field, enter the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus. For example: 1234567890@fax.plus.
Attach the document you want to fax.
Click "Send," and Fax.Plus will deliver your email as a fax to the recipient.

How to fax from Google Docs?

To fax from Google Docs using Fax.Plus:

Open the Google Docs document you want to fax.
Go to the "Extensions" menu and click on "Get add-ons."
Search for "Fax.Plus" and install the add-on.
After installation, open the Fax.Plus add-on from the Extensions menu.
Log in to your Fax.Plus account.
Enter the recipient’s fax number and send the document as a fax directly from Google Docs.

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Google Fax

Fax from Google Workspace without a fax machine

Integrate Fax.Plus with your current Google ecosystem

Workspace add-on

Chrome extension

Gmail fax method

Fax Google Docs

Fax Google Drive

Google Voice fax

How to set up Fax.Plus for Google Workspace

Install the add-on

Review the permissions

Connect Fax.Plus

Open a supported Google app

Send a test fax

5 ways to send faxes from Google applications

Sending faxes via Gmail

Sending faxes via Google Drive

Sending faxes via Google Docs & Google Sheets

Sending faxes via Chrome Extension

Send & Receive Fax from Google Voice

How to Receive Faxes When Using Google Fax?

Benefits of using Google Fax with Fax.Plus

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