Freepbx fax to email

FreePBX is a popular open-source IP PBX solution that allows you to manage your phone system and integrate various features, including faxing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up fax-to-email in FreePBX:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a FreePBX installation with a working fax setup.
  2. You have a valid email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.).

Step 1: Enable Fax-to-Email

  1. Log in to your FreePBX web interface.
  2. Navigate to Features > Fax.
  3. Click on Fax-to-Email.
  4. Enable the Fax-to-Email feature by clicking the toggle button.

Step 2: Configure Fax-to-Email Settings

  1. In the Fax-to-Email settings, enter the following information:
    • Email Address: Enter the email address where you want to receive faxes.
    • SMTP Server: Enter the SMTP server details for your email account (e.g., Gmail's SMTP server is smtp.gmail.com).
    • Username and Password: Enter your email account credentials.
    • Port: Enter the SMTP port number (usually 587 or 25).
  2. Click Save to save the changes.

Step 3: Configure Fax-to-Email Format

  1. In the Fax-to-Email settings, click on Format.
  2. Choose the format for the fax-to-email transmission:
    • PDF: Send the fax as a PDF attachment.
    • TIFF: Send the fax as a TIFF attachment.
    • Text: Send the fax as a text message.
  3. Click Save to save the changes.

Step 4: Test Fax-to-Email

  1. Send a test fax to your FreePBX system using a fax machine or a softphone.
  2. Verify that the fax is received in your email account.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  1. Check your email account settings to ensure that the SMTP server and port are correct.
  2. Verify that your email account has a valid username and password.
  3. Check the FreePBX system logs for any errors related to fax-to-email transmission.

By following these steps, you should be able to set up fax-to-email in FreePBX and receive faxes as email attachments.