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 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, all directly from your Gmail inbox.

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?

Open Gmail in your desktop browser and sign in with 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 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.

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.

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.

How can you email to a fax machine?

To email a fax machine from Gmail, set up a Fax.Plus account with the Gmail address you intend to send from. Then compose your email in Gmail, enter the recipient fax machine number followed by @fax.plus in the To field, attach the relevant documents and send. Your email is delivered to the fax machine and you 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.

Fax an Image from Gmail

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

Fax a PDF from Gmail

Format for sending professional PDF documents via Gmail.

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?

The Gmail fax solution with the focus on security, compliance and ease of use.

Easy to use

Send a fax straight from your Gmail inbox on your computer or phone. The same seamless experience across every platform.

Extremely secure

Plans start at $6.99 per month with pages included, far cheaper than maintaining a fax line and hardware.

Get a Fax Number

HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR aligned faxing, with a signed BAA available on the Enterprise plan.

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

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

Compliant Offering

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.

FAQ

Can you fax from Gmail?

Yes, though Gmail itself has no native fax service. Faxing from Gmail means connecting an email to fax service such as Fax.Plus, which lets you send and receive faxes directly from your inbox without any extra steps.

How do I send a fax from Gmail?

Compose a new email in Gmail, enter the recipient's fax number followed by @fax.plus in the To field (for example 12025550143@fax.plus), attach the document you want to fax, and send. Fax.Plus converts the email and its attachment into a fax and delivers it, then emails you a status confirmation.

Can I email to a fax number?

Yes. From Gmail, address a normal email to the destination fax number at the fax.plus domain, and Fax.Plus handles the conversion and transmission. Your attachment becomes the fax content and any subject or body text can be turned into a cover page.

Can you send a fax from Gmail for free?

Gmail has no built-in fax feature, so faxing from Gmail goes through an email to fax service such as Fax.Plus. Sending a fax straight from your inbox, the email to fax option, is available from the Basic plan. There is no fully free way to fax from Gmail this way, and the free workarounds you find elsewhere usually cap pages or skip security. For regular or occasional sensitive documents, a Basic or higher plan gives you reliable delivery and proper encryption.

How much does it cost to send a fax from Gmail?

The cost depends on the plan you choose. Fax.Plus offers four monthly plans: Basic at $6.99, Premium at $13.99, Business at $27.99, and Enterprise at $79.99. Each plan includes a set number of pages per month, with a small charge per extra page beyond that. See the pricing page for current rates.

Can you fax from Gmail without a fax machine or phone line?

Yes. Faxing from Gmail is fully online. You do not need a fax machine, a landline, or extra hardware. You attach your document in Gmail, address it to the fax number, and Fax.Plus handles the transmission.

Which files can I fax via email?

Fax.Plus supports the common document and image formats, including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and JPG or PNG images. You simply attach the file to your email and it is converted into the fax automatically.

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

Yes. Fax.Plus provides a fax API that lets you add send and receive fax functionality to your own application, software, or workflow.

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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

Fax a Word from Gmail

Fax an Image from Gmail

Fax a PDF from 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

FAQ

Can you fax from Gmail?

How do I send a fax from Gmail?

Can I email to a fax number?

Can you send a fax from Gmail for free?

How much does it cost to send a fax from Gmail?

Can you fax from Gmail without a fax machine or phone line?

Which files can I fax via email?

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

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