Syncing your MyFax account with your Gmail address makes it easy to send and receive fax messages in your Gmail account.
When you sync your MyFax and Gmail accounts, you can receive new faxes in your email inbox and reply, sign, and forward messages… just as you would with an email.
This online faxing solution enables you to save time and money compared to using physical fax machines, eliminating the need to purchase and maintain machines and buy supplies like paper, ink and toner.
Step-by-Step Guide to Sending a Fax from Gmail
Sending a fax from Gmail is easy when you pair your email address with MyFax.
Follow these steps to send a fax from Gmail:
The first step to sending a fax from Gmail is to create a MyFax account. Navigate to the MyFax website, select ‘Sign Up’ and create an account with your Gmail address.
Once signed up, you’ll be given the option to choose a free MyFax fax number. You can select a number with a specific area code or use an existing fax number.
Complete the MyFax account signup process by entering your name and email address, creating a password and providing billing information. You’ll receive an email to verify your account, which will enable you to start faxing.
Head to your Gmail inbox and you’ll now be able to send a fax using your MyFax account and fax number. Click ‘Compose’ and enter your recipient’s fax number where you’d typically put their email address.
Click the paperclip icon to attach files saved on your computer or select the Drive icon to include documents saved in Google Drive.
The final step before sending is to include a cover page with vital information about the sender, the contents of the fax and the intended recipient.
Hit the ‘Send’ button, and you’ll successfully fax your documents using MyFax and Gmail, enabling you to send faxes from your computer, smartphone or tablet.
How to Receive
Faxes in Gmail
It’s simple to receive fax messages in your Gmail inbox. With your MyFax account synced to your Gmail account, fax messages sent to your fax number will appear in your Gmail inbox. You can then reply to messages, sign and forward documents and securely store messages at no additional cost.
Choosing the Right Third-Party Fax Service
It’s crucial to choose an online faxing solution that keeps your data secure and makes sending and receiving faxes convenient and easy. Search for an online faxing service like MyFax that secures messages with encryption, is compatible with popular email, cloud and collaboration tools, includes a free mobile app and integrates smoothly with your existing technology stack.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can send a fax from Gmail by syncing your email account with an online faxing service like MyFax.
When sending a fax from Gmail, you enter your recipient’s fax number in the ‘To’ field where you’d typically enter their email address.
No, there is no cost associated with receiving faxes in your Gmail inbox. It’s free to sync existing Gmail and MyFax accounts..
You can share most popular file formats through MyFax and Gmail, including Word and Excel documents, JPG images and PDFs.