Send a fax online gmail

A blast from the past! Sending a fax online from Gmail is possible, but it requires a few extra steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using eFax

  1. Go to eFax.com and sign up for a free trial or purchase a subscription.
  2. Log in to your eFax account and click on "Send Fax" on the top menu bar.
  3. Enter the recipient's fax number and your fax number (if you have one).
  4. Attach the document you want to fax (PDF, DOC, or other formats).
  5. Enter a cover page message (optional).
  6. Click "Send Fax" to send the fax.
  7. eFax will convert your document to a faxable format and send it to the recipient's fax machine.

Method 2: Using FaxBurner

  1. Go to FaxBurner.com and sign up for a free account.
  2. Log in to your FaxBurner account and click on "Send Fax" on the top menu bar.
  3. Enter the recipient's fax number and your email address.
  4. Attach the document you want to fax (PDF, DOC, or other formats).
  5. Enter a cover page message (optional).
  6. Click "Send Fax" to send the fax.
  7. FaxBurner will convert your document to a faxable format and send it to the recipient's fax machine.

Method 3: Using Gmail's built-in faxing feature (not recommended)

  1. Go to Gmail.com and log in to your account.
  2. Compose a new email and attach the document you want to fax.
  3. In the subject line, enter the recipient's fax number (e.g., 1234567890).
  4. In the body of the email, enter the recipient's fax number again (e.g., 1234567890).
  5. Send the email.
  6. Gmail will convert your document to a faxable format and send it to the recipient's fax machine.

Please note that the built-in faxing feature in Gmail is not recommended as it may not work reliably and may not support all fax formats.

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