How to Send a Fax from my Computer?

Sending a fax from computer has never been easier with Fax.Plus. You don’t need a physical fax machine to send a fax from your PC or laptop; simply log in to your Fax.Plus account, upload your files, and hit send. Also, you can use the Fax.Plus Web app on your Windows or Mac device to send fax online from computer.

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Add Recipient Fax Number

Go to the Send Fax section and enter the recipient’s fax number in the To field (country code + area code + fax number). You can send fax online from computer to multiple fax numbers at once.

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Attach Fax Documents

Attach the documents you wish to fax. You can also add an optional fax cover sheet to you faxes and add some details about the recipient.

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Send Fax from Computer

Send your fax and wait for the confirmation report. You will receive the report in your email, via push notification within FAX.PLUS mobile app and can also be viewed in your Web dashboard.

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Fax from Computer: Mac, Windows, Email, and More

With Fax.Plus you can send and receive faxes from virtually any device or platform, including Windows PCs or Mac, PC or laptop computers. There's no need for a traditional fax machine —just set up a free account and enjoy a simple, seamless faxing experience from your computer.

How to Fax from PC Windows?

Faxing from your Windows computer has never been easier. With Fax.Plus, you can send fax from PC electronically simply use your Fax.Plus account to send faxes via PC, streamlining your workflow and saving time.

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Login to your Fax.Plus account
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Access the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard.
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Enter your recipient's fax number or a recipient from your contact list.
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Attach your fax documents, adding an optional cover page if needed.
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Click Send to send the fax immediately, and get a confirmation email once it's delivered.

How to Fax from Mac Computer?

Sending a fax from your Mac computer is quick and easy using Fax.Plus. With a few simple steps, you can send fax from Mac without needing a physical fax machine. Fax.Plus allows you to fax documents directly from your Mac, giving you a secure and convenient way to handle all your faxing needs.

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Log in to you Fax.Plus account online.
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Open the Send Fax section in your Fax.Plus Dashboard.
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Enter your recipient's fax number or add a recipent from your contact list.
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Attach the documents you want to fax, and add an optional cover page if desired.
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Click Send to instantly deliver your fax and receive an email confirmation when it's successful.

Download Fax.Plus, Secure fax app for computer and desktop

Access all faxing needs directly from your desktop with the Fax.Plus app for macOS and Windows.

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Click the download link on the page to start downloading the Fax.Plus desktop app.
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Once downloaded, open the file and follow the installation instructions.
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After installation, you can find the Fax.Plus icon on your desktop. Double-click

How to fax from a laptop or computer with Fax.Plus Chrome extension

If you frequently use Fax.Plus adding a Chrome extension shortcut can save time and provide quick access.

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Open Google Chrome and click on the Menu icon (⋮) located at the upper-right corner of the Chrome window.
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In the dropdown menu, select Extensions followed by Manage Extensions.
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Enter Fax.Plus, and click Add.
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Once the Fax.Plus extension is added you can pin it to your browser.

How to Send a Fax from Computer via Email?

Fax.Plus makes it easy to send a fax from your computer using email. This feature allows you to quickly send important documents to any fax number directly from your email account, whether you are using Gmail, Outlook, or another email provider. No need to switch devices—just fax right from your inbox.

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Make sure you use the email address linked to your Fax.Plus account.
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Compose an email, entering the recipient's fax number in the "To" field.
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Attach the files you want to send as a fax.
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Click Send to instantly fax your documents and receive delivery confirmation via email.
* Write the destination’s fax number (along with the country and area code) followed by @fax.plus (example: +16692001010@fax.plus).

How to Fax a Documents from my Computer?

Microsoft Word add-inFax a Word from Computer
Send fax from MS Word directly or fax a Word document from PC.
Google Docs add-onFax a Google Docs from Computer
The Google fax feature allows you to directly send fax from Google applications, including Google Docs and Google Sheet.
PDF iconFax a PDF from Computer
Fax a PDF from computer without a fax machine. You can directly fax a PDF document from your computer or laptop.

How to Receive Faxes on a Computer?

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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. Make sure your subscription is active and that you have enough pages for incoming faxes.
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Share your fax number
Find your fax number in the Faxes section of your Fax.Plus Dashboard. Remind senders to use the correct country and area code (e.g., +16692001010).
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Stay notified
All incoming faxes will appear under the Inbox tab in the Faxes section. You will also receive online fax through email and push notifications as soon as a new fax arrives.

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Fax.Plus allows you to get a dedicated local or toll-free fax number to send and receive fax online on your computer or other supported devices and platforms. There is also the option to keep your existing fax number and port it to Fax.Plus. Need a signature generator to sign and fax back the document? Use Sign.Plus and add an eSignatue with ease.

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FAQs

Can I send a fax from a computer?
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Yes, you can. If you have an internet connection, you can turn your computer into a fax machine and send and receive fax near me without the need to an actual fax machine or fax modem.
Can I fax from my computer using WiFi?
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Yes, you can. All you need is a Fax.Plus account that allows you to send and receive fax from a computer using an internet connection (Wireless connection or ethernet)
Can I receive a fax on my computer?
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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 computer or other supported platforms and devices.
Do you need a special fax number to fax from a computer?
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No, any fax number associated with your Fax.Plus account can be used to send faxes from your computer.
How can I send a fax from a computer to a fax machine?
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Enter the recipient's fax number in the Send Fax section of your Fax.Plus Dashboard and follow the steps to attach and send your document.
How to fax a document from my computer?
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To fax a document from computer use the Fax.Plus web dashboard to attach your document, enter the fax number, and send it instantly.
How to fax a PDF from my computer?
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To fax a PDF from computer use the Fax.Plus web dashboard to attach your PDF document, enter the fax number, and send it instantly.
How to send a fax from my computer for free?
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You can use Fax.Plus to free fax from computer, simply signing up for a free account.
Can I fax from my computer?
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Yes, with Fax.Plus, you can fax from your computer without the need for any additional hardware.
How to fax from computer without phone line?
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Absolutely, Fax.Plus uses the internet, so no phone line is required.
What kind of equipment do I need to send a fax from my computer?
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All you need is an internet connection, a computer, and a Fax.Plus account.
How do I know if my computer is compatible with an online fax service?
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Fax.Plus works with any computer that has internet access, regardless of its operating system.
Are there any security risks when sending a fax from my computer?
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Fax.Plus uses encryption to protect your data, ensuring your documents are securely transmitted.
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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