FAX is an excellent online fax service provider that enables you to send and receive faxes domestically and internationally with your iPhone, iPad or Android devices. No need for a physical fax machine with paper, ink toner, and a dedicated phone line.
One of the main functions of FAX is the ability to send and receive fax pages from your Gmail account. The following shows you how to send and receive a fax from Gmail in simple steps.
How to Send a Fax from Gmail
FAX turns your smartphone, tablet, and computer into a personal fax machine to protect your important or sensitive files, such as invoices, contracts, etc. during the fax process. Basically, successful faxing requires the installation of the FAX and Gmail applications on your device.
Send a Fax from Gmail on Smartphone or Tablet
To send a fax via Gmail on your smartphone or tablet, you need to sign up for FAX first with an active Gmail account. After that, you are able to send fax pages to people with your online fax number.
- Step #1: Open your Gmail app and tap the “Compose” button to start a new email.
- Step #2: In the “To” field, enter your recipient’s fax number (including area code and country code if you are sending international fax) followed by our fax domain.
- Step #3: Type the desired content in the subject line and email body if you want to add a cover page.
- Step #4: Attach the file you want to fax.
- Step #5: Click send. You will be notified if your fax is transmitted successfully.
Send a Fax from Gmail on Computer
Well, the steps for sending a fax from Gmail on the computer are similar to on your smartphone and tablet. You need to associate your Gmail account with your FAX app first.
- Step #1: Open the Gmail website on your computer, log in and tap the “Compose” button to create a new email.
- Step #2: In the “To” field, enter your recipient’s fax number (including area code and country code if you are sending international fax) followed by our fax domain.
- Step #3: Type the desired content in the subject line and email body if you want to add a cover page.
- Step #4: Attach the file you want to fax.
- Step #5: Click send. You will be notified if your fax is transmitted successfully.
How to Receive a Fax from Gmail
Once you’ve signed up for our online service that supports faxing by email and obtain the online fax number, you can receive a fax from Gmail on your smartphone, tablet, and computer immediately.
Receive a Fax from Gmail on Smartphone or Tablet
- Step #1: Provide your FAX number to the person who is sending you a fax.
- Step #2: Open the Gmail app on your smartphone or tablet and log in.
- Step #3: Check your Gmail inbox and get the faxed document.
Receive a Fax from Gmail on Computer
- Step #1: Provide your FAX number to the person who is sending you a fax.
- Step #2: Open the Gmail website on your computer and log in.
- Step #3: Check your Gmail inbox and get the faxed document.
Bottom Line
In short, five or three simple steps are included in sending and receiving a fax from Gmail as we introduced above. Want to try transmitting fax via Gmail? Download our app and start faxing from Gmail now!