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:
- You have a FreePBX installation with a working fax setup.
- You have a valid email account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, etc.).
Step 1: Enable Fax-to-Email
- Log in to your FreePBX web interface.
- Navigate to Features > Fax.
- Click on Fax-to-Email.
- Enable the Fax-to-Email feature by clicking the toggle button.
Step 2: Configure Fax-to-Email Settings
- 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).
- Click Save to save the changes.
Step 3: Configure Fax-to-Email Format
- In the Fax-to-Email settings, click on Format.
- 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.
- Click Save to save the changes.
Step 4: Test Fax-to-Email
- Send a test fax to your FreePBX system using a fax machine or a softphone.
- Verify that the fax is received in your email account.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Check your email account settings to ensure that the SMTP server and port are correct.
- Verify that your email account has a valid username and password.
- 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.