Microsoft Fax

Seamless Faxing with Microsoft Integration

With the Fax.Plus Microsoft add-in and Email to fax feature, you can send and receive fax securely and quickly from Microsoft Office applications. There is no need to install a driver, use a fax modem or have access to a landline phone service.

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4 ways to send faxes from Microsoft applications

How to fax from Outlook?


The Email to fax feature of Fax.Plus allows users to receive and send fax online via Outlook on laptop, desktop computers, and mobile devices.

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Create an account on Fax.Plus with your Outlook email account and select a plan tailored to your needs.
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On Outlook, click on Compose to create a new email message.
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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”.
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Attach the files you want to fax as email attachments like PDF, Word, Excel, images, and text files. You can use the body of the email as the fax cover sheet.
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Click on Send. The delivery status will be sent to your email promptly.

Send Faxes from your PC with our Windows Fax App

Access all faxing needs directly from your desktop with the Fax.Plus app for 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. 
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Double click on the Fax.Plus desktop app.
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Sign in to your Fax.Plus account, enter your recipient's fax number and attach a document.
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Click on Send.

How to Fax from Microsoft Office 365?

Fax.Plus integrates smoothly with Microsoft Office 365, enabling you to fax Word documents without leaving the Office suite.

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Download and install the Word add-in from Microsoft Store.
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Open the Word document you wish to fax or write a new one from scratch.
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Go to the tab for Insert, and click on My Add-ins to open the list of available add-ins.
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Double click on the Fax.Plus add-in to run the wizard. If you don't see Fax.Plus in the list of installed Office Add-ins, click on Store and search for "Fax.Plus". Next, install the add-in.
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On the sidebar popup, sign in to your Fax.Plus account.
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Once you sign in successfully, enter your recipient's fax number.
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Optional: Add a cover page, set a scheduled fax transmission, specify the number of automatic retries, and enable Fax to human operated telefax option if the recipient's fax machine is not in Automatic Reception mode.
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Click on Send.

How to fax a Word document?

Fax.Plus integrates smoothly with Microsoft Office 365, enabling you to fax Word documents without leaving the Office suite.

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Download and install the Word add-in from Microsoft Store.
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Open the Word document you wish to fax or write a new one from scratch.
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Go to the tab for Insert, and click on My Add-ins to open the list of available add-ins.
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Double click on the Fax.Plus add-in to run the wizard. If you don't see Fax.Plus in the list of installed Office Add-ins, click on Store and search for "Fax.Plus." Next, install the add-in.
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On the sidebar popup, sign in to your Fax.Plus account.
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Once you sign in successfully, enter your recipient's fax number.
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Optional: Add a cover page, set a scheduled fax transmission, specify the number of automatic retries, and enable Fax to human operated telefax option if the recipient's fax machine is not in Automatic Reception mode.
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Click on Send.

How to Receive Faxes When Using Microsoft Fax?

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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.
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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).
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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. 

Why Fax.Plus?

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

Keep Your Current Fax Numbers

Easy to use

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

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

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.
Extremely Secure Solution

Compliant Offering

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

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FAQs

How can I send a fax from an Outlook email?
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With Fax.Plus it’s simple and speedy to send a fax from your Outlook email account. As long as it’s the email address you used to set up your Fax.Plus account, you can do it in much the same way as sending a standard email. The only significant difference is that you must include the recipient’s fax number (including area code and @fax.plus in the “To” field.
Can I receive a fax with Outlook 365?
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Yes, you can receive faxes directly in your Outlook 365 inbox using Fax.Plus. By obtaining a dedicated fax number through Fax.Plus, any incoming faxes to that number will be forwarded to your registered email address, allowing you to view faxes as email attachments within Outlook.
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.
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.
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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