How to send an Email To Fax Document

The process of sending an online email to fax isn't tough. It actually doesn't even require any additional software to be installed on your computer. All you need is: An email account (could be a Gmail, or Hotmail free account).

Most providers such as MyFax or eFax set you up with either a toll-free number or a local fax number depending on if ones available in your area of not. I prefer the toll-free number as it works best for my clients/customers so their not charged any long distance fees when sending me documents.

To Send a Fax (using MyFax as an example):

  1. Open up your email client, or login to your free email account online. You'll specify which email account you'll be using when you sign up for the service.
  2. The email address that the email should be addressed to is the fax number you want to send a fax to @myfax.com. So if you wanted to send a fax to 1-999-888-7777 you'd address the email to 19998887777@myfax.com.
  3. Enter the subject and body for the email, this will become the cover page for you fax. If you're just sending a quick note this may be all you need to send the fax.
  4. Attach any additional documents you want sent with the fax. This could be Microsoft Office files, PDF's etc. These will be converted when the fax is sent. Not all document types are supported, but the majority of office and productivity applications are.
  5. Hit send, you fax will be sent. If it doesn't go through right away the service will retry automatically. After being sent you'll receive a confirmation for your records.

Example send of Fax Via an Email with MyFax

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That's all there is to it, no paper is used and you can do it all from your desktop.

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