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 tablets.

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Send a Fax from Gmail in Seconds

Send important documents to any fax number directly from your email account. Fax right from your inbox.

Create an account on Fax.Plus with your Google account and select a plan tailored to your business needs.

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.

Attach the files you want to fax as email attachments (PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG, RTF and TIFF). You can use the body of the email as the fax cover sheet. Any text entered in your email's Subject field will be added as a note in the Send Faxes section on your Dashboard.

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

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Send Fax in Gmail using your Phone, Computer or Google Add-On

The Google fax feature 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 faxes from Gmail, receive faxes in Gmail, and get the delivery reports for your sent faxes in your inbox, all without needing a fax machine.

Online Fax Service with Gmail Add-On

Fax.Plus integrates directly into your Gmail interface.

Download the Fax.Plus add-on from Google Workspace Marketplace.

A Fax.Plus widget will appear. Enter your recipient’s fax number.

Gmail will automatically create a new email with the recipient pre-filled. Write your message in the email body (this will act as the cover page). and use the subject line as a note for your fax.

Attach the documents you wish to fax.

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

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How to Fax from iPhone using Gmail?

Sending a fax from your iPhone via email is a simple and convenient option with Fax.Plus.

Download and install Fax.Plus app from the App Store.

Open Gmail and use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.

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".

Attach the documents you wish to fax.

Hit Send and you will receive a confirmation email when the fax is sent.

How to Fax from Android using Gmail?

Sending a fax from your Android phone via email is a simple and convenient option with Fax.Plus.

Get the Fax.Plus app from Google Play.

Open Gmail and use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.

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".

Attach the documents you wish to fax.

Hit Send and you will receive a confirmation email when the fax is sent.

How to send a fax from Gmail from the desktop app?

Create an account on Fax.Plus with your Google account and select a plan tailored to your business needs

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.

Attach the files you want to fax as email attachments (PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PNG, JPG, RTF and TIFF). You can use the body of the email as the fax cover sheet. Any text entered in your email's Subject field will be added as a note in the Send Faxes section on your Dashboard.

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

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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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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 Faxing, 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, set the option for Received Fax Notification 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.

Files supported on Gmail

You can fax directly from Gmail by attaching one of the supported file formats: PDF, Word (DOC, DOCX), Excel (XLS, XLSX), RTF, Google Docs, or images (JPG, PNG, TIFF). Just upload your file, enter the fax number, and click on Send.

Fax a Word from Gmail

Attach and fax DOC/DOCX files directly from Gmail.

How to fax from Word

Fax an Image from Gmail

JPG, PNG, or TIFF images can be faxed from Gmail

How to fax from Google Docs

Fax a PDF from Gmail

Format for sending professional PDF documents via Gmail.

How to fax a PDF document

How to Receive Faxes on Gmail?

Get a fax number or port your own

Sign up for a plan on the pricing page to get a new fax number or fill out a porting request form to keep your current one.

Fax delivery

By default, every fax you receive will appear in your Fax.Plus Inbox. You can also configure your account so that faxes are delivered to both your Fax.Plus Inbox and your Gmail or delivered only to Gmail (without being stored on Fax.Plus servers).

Attachment format

When a fax arrives, it’s sent to you as an email with the fax attached. From your Fax.Plus profile settings, you can decide whether attachments are sent as PDF or TIFF.

Forwarding rules

If you want your faxes to reach multiple people, Fax.Plus lets you automatically forward incoming faxes to up to five different email addresses, perfect for teams or shared workflows.

Why Fax.Plus?

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

Easy to use

Send a fax directly from your computer or phone without a machine. Seamless online faxing experience across multiple platforms.

Extremely secure

Strong encryption for stored documents and secure data transfer between our apps and servers ensuring your data is always safe.

Get a Fax Number

Choose a dedicated local, toll-free or international number to send and receive faxes online. You can also port your existing fax number to Fax.Plus.

Send Fax from Email

Compose an email from your inbox, address it to the recipient’s fax number, and hit send. You’ll get a confirmation report.

Cost Effective

Save time and money with online faxing. No need for a fax machine, phone line, or the costs of paper, ink, and maintenance.

Compliant Offering

Our products are designed with top-tier security and privacy at their core. SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CCPA certified

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 unrivaled 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.

Send a Fax from Gmail in Seconds

Send Fax in Gmail using your Phone, Computer or Google Add-On

Online Fax Service with Gmail Add-On

How to Fax from iPhone using Gmail?

How to Fax from Android using Gmail?

How to send a fax from Gmail from the desktop app?

Fax from a Printer via email

Can you forward your received faxes?

How can you email to a fax machine?

Files supported on Gmail

How to Receive Faxes on Gmail?

Why Fax.Plus?

Easy to use

Extremely secure

Get a Fax Number

Send Fax from Email

Cost Effective

Compliant Offering

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