How to Fax from Mac Devices?

Send and receive fax from Mac, MacBook, iMac OS X.

Transform your Mac into a fax machine with Fax.Plus. Whether you have MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini, you can easily receive and send fax using an fax software for Mac, simply Sign up for a free account on Fax.Plus.

Learn how to fax from Mac in 3 easy steps:

  • In the Send Fax section, enter the recipient’s fax number.

  • Add documents and fax cover sheet you wish to fax.

  • Send your fax right away and wait for the confirmation email.

How to Send a Fax From a Mac in 3 Steps

Make sure your Mac device is connected to the internet and leave the rest to the Fax.Plus. The Fax.Plus web app enables you to receive and send faxes from Mac anytime and from anywhere.

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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 Mac to multiple fax numbers at once.

2

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.

3

Send Fax from Computer Mac

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 Mac Productivity Apps, Google Products and Microsoft Office

If you are using the Apple's productivity apps, including Pages, Numbers and Keynote, and looking for a way to fax your documents from these apps, we've got a solution for you. If you are using Google products on your macOS device, utilize the Google fax feature and send fax securely from Google applications.

How to Fax from a Mac: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

If you're looking to fax from a Mac, including using Pages, Numbers, or Keynote, there are two straightforward methods. You can either convert your document to a PDF and fax it via the Fax.Plus web app, or follow these steps to fax directly from your macOS application:

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Open the Pages, Keynote or Numbers app on your Mac device.
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Make sure your project is finished and it's ready to be faxed.
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On the top menu, click on the Share followed by the Send a Copy and choose Mail from the list.
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The default Mail app of the Mac is opened and your document is attached to a new mail automatically.
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Now, in the To field, type the destination fax number followed by the @fax.plus (+16692001010@fax.plus).
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Hit the Send and your document will be faxed immediately (Make sure to use the same email address as associated with your Fax.Plus account)

How to Send Fax from Mac: Google Docs and Google Sheets

Fax.Plus integrates seamlessly with Google Docs and Google Sheets, enabling you to send a fax from your Mac without any hassle. Here's how you can fax directly:

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Open the document or spreadsheet that you wish to fax.
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In the menu bar, click Add-on, then choose Fax.Plus - Fax your document. Click Send to open the Fax.Plus sidebar.
3
Sign in to your Fax.Plus account (or create one using your Google credentials). Enter the recipient's fax number and hit Send Fax.

How to Send Fax on Mac: MS Word, MS Excel and Microsoft Office

If you prefer using Microsoft Word or Excel, you can fax your documents directly with the Fax.Plus Office add-in. Simply follow these steps to fax from your Mac:

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Visit the Fax.Plus add-on page in the Microsoft Office Add-ins store.
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Click Add to install the add-in.
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Once installed, you'll be able to fax documents directly from Word, Excel, and OneDrive.

How to Fax from Macbook via Email?

With Fax.Plus, sending a fax from your Mac is as easy as sending an email. This feature works with Safari, Gmail, Outlook, or any other email provider, letting you fax without leaving 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 Receive Faxes From a Mac Computer?

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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.
2
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).
3
Stay notified
All received faxes will appear under the Inbox tab in the Faxes section. You'll also receive email and push notifications whenever a new fax is received.

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FAQs

Is Fax.Plus compatible with MacBooks for sending faxes?
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Yes, Fax.Plus is fully compatible with MacBooks. You can easily send faxes from your MacBook using the Fax.Plus  web application without the need for any additional software installations. Simply log in to your Fax.Plus account, upload your document, and send it as a fax right from your MacBook.
Is there a limit to the number of pages I can fax from my MacBook using Fax.Plus?
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Fax.Plus offers flexible options for faxing from your MacBook. While there can be limits depending on your subscription plan, you can typically send a specified number of pages each month, such as 10 pages per month with Free plan. If you have larger faxing needs, you can explore different subscription tiers to accommodate your requirements. Additionally, Fax.Plus allows you to easily upgrade your plan or purchase additional pages if you reach your limit, ensuring you can fax as many pages as you need without interruptions. Learn more about pages per month.
What file formats are supported when sending faxes with Fax.Plus on a MacBook?
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Fax.Plus supports a wide range of file formats, making it easy to send your documents as faxes from your MacBook. You can send documents in PDF, DOC, DOCX, PNG, JPG, TIFF, and . Simply upload your document in one of these supported formats, and Fax.Plus will take care of the rest, ensuring a smooth fax transmission.
How can I send a fax from my mac for free?
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You can free fax from Mac with Fax.Plus, sign up for the free plan to send a limited number of faxes.
Can I fax from my mac free?
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Yes, with Fax.Plus, you can fax from mac free, send a limited number of faxes using our free plan.
How can I send and receive a fax from my MacBook?
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To send and receive faxes from your MacBook, use a service like Fax.Plus. You can send faxes via the web app, email, or integrated add-ons, and receive them in your Fax.Plus inbox.
Can I fax from my Mac without a phone line?
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Yes, you can fax from your Mac without a phone line by using an online fax service like Fax.Plus, which works over the internet.
Can I fax from my Mac?
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Yes, you can fax from your Mac using an online service like Fax.Plus, which allows you to send a fax from mac directly from various macOS applications.

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