With the ability to send and receive faxes through an email account, fax messaging has never been simpler, more secure, or speedier.

To learn how to send a fax online via email, view our video demonstration and the following step-by-step guide.

Step 1

Enter the address of your fax recipient in the TO: field, using our standard format of 1 + area code + number + @fax.com; ie.18005551212@fax.com

Step 2

Enter a subject, which will appear on the cover page, and note that you need only include the password in the subject field if password protection is enabled

Step 3

Enter your fax message in the body of your email

Step 4

Add any necessary attachments, which will be included in your final fax message

Step 5

Send your fax email message, which will be converted to a fax document, before delivery to your fax recipient. A confirmation email will be sent upon delivery

Receiving online faxes via email is just as simple.

Step 1

A fax message will be sent to you as an email attachment based on your preference settings

Step 2

Fax attachments will be sent in either a PDF or TIF version, and after opening your attachments, you have the option to either save, print, or forward your fax message