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How to Fax from Email

If you’ve got mail, you’ve got fax. eFax is the most convenient way to receive and send faxes from email. Whether you are an occasional fax user or run a successful business, eFax makes it easy to streamline your communications.

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What Do You Need to Send Fax by Email?

eFax makes it incredibly easy to send faxes by email. All you need to get started is:
  • An email address
  • An eFax account
  • A stable internet connection
Remember to sign up with eFax using the same email address. eFax supports any email service, including Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo.
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Send Fax from Gmail: eFax allows you to send a fax from Gmail instantly and with no fuss. If you want to fax with more than one Gmail account, eFax supports up to five Gmail accounts.

1. Get an online fax account:
Sign up for eFax and get your unique fax number for sending and receiving faxes over the internet.
Sign up for eFax and get your unique fax number for sending and receiving faxes over the internet.
2. Create a new email message:
Log in to your Gmail account and click on “Compose” to create a new message.
Log in to your Gmail account and click on “Compose” to create a new message.
3. Enter the recipient’s details
Type in the recipient’s fax number, making sure to append “efaxsend.com.” For example: [email protected]
Type in the recipient’s fax number, making sure to append "efaxsend.com." For example:
4. Add fax documents as email attachments:
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs.
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs.
5. Create a cover page:
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, use any of the cover page templates available on eFax
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, use any of the cover page templates available on eFax
6. Send your fax:
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax. If you need to schedule your faxes, click on the right side of the Send button to select the date and time you want to send your fax.
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax. If you need to schedule your faxes, click on the right side of the Send button to select the date and time you want to send your fax.
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How to Fax from Outlook: Sending a fax from Outlook with eFax is as simple as adding an attachment. Here’s how to get it done:

1. Get an online fax account:
Sign up for eFax and get your unique fax number for sending and receiving faxes over the internet.
Sign up for eFax and get your unique fax number for sending and receiving faxes over the internet.
2. Create a new email message:
Open your Outlook account and click on “New E-Mail” to create a new message.
Open your Outlook account and click on “New E-Mail” to create a new message.
3. Enter the recipient’s details
Enter the fax number of your recipient, followed by “@efaxsend.com.” For example: [email protected]
Enter the fax number of your recipient, followed by "@efaxsend.com." For example:
4. Add fax documents as email attachments:
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs. eFax will automatically convert the document into a fax message.
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs. eFax will automatically convert the document into a fax message.
5. Create a cover page:
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, choose a cover page template that’s available for free on eFax.
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, choose a cover page template that's available for free on eFax.
6. Send your fax:
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax.
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax.
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How to Fax from Yahoo Email: Simplify your faxing experience by combining Yahoo Mail with eFax.

1.Create a new email message:
Open your Yahoo account and click on the Compose icon to create a new message.
Open your Yahoo account and click on the Compose icon to create a new message.
2. Enter the recipient’s details:
Type in the recipient’s fax number, followed by “@efaxsend.com.” For example: [email protected]
Type in the recipient’s fax number, followed by "@efaxsend.com." For example:
3. Add fax documents as email attachments
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs. eFax will automatically convert the attached document into a fax message.
Upload a document by clicking the Paperclip icon to import one from your PC or the Drive icon to import documents from Google Docs. eFax will automatically convert the attached document into a fax message.
4. Create a cover page:
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, use any of the cover page templates available on eFax.
Type a message into the email body to create the cover page for your fax. Alternatively, use any of the cover page templates available on eFax.
5. Send your fax
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax. You’ll receive a confirmation in your email.
Click the Send button as you would when emailing to send your fax. You’ll receive a confirmation in your email.
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Other Ways to Fax with eFax

Email is not the only way you can send and receive faxes with eFax. You can also fax using eFax Messenger, your web browser and your phone.

Faxing from Your Computer

Looking for a quick and intuitive way to send a fax from your Mac or Windows computer? eFax is the easiest way to send faxes without the limitations of outdated fax machines, busy phone lines and scant office supplies.

eFax allows you to transform your Mac or Windows PC into a fully functional fax machine. The best part is you don’t need the extra hardware, busy signals, toner or paper. All you need is an eFax account, which takes less than five minutes to set up.

Benefits of Faxing by Email with eFax

Faxing by email with eFax offers multiple benefits that traditional faxing can never replicate:

Stay mobile

The ability to use email to fax means you can do business on the go and handle all your faxing needs. All you need is an eFax account and an internet connection.

Save money

Faxing by email with eFax means you no longer have to pay for a dedicated phone line, expensive fax machine, office supplies or ongoing maintenance. This can save you or your company a lot of money in a financial year.

Keep it simple

eFax lets you send faxes without dialing, waiting or paper. Simply log in to your account and attach documents.

Streamline business communications

Online faxing eliminates many of the hurdles that come with traditional faxing. Paper jams, jammed signals and misplaced fax documents are a thing of the past when you use eFax.

Manage documents on the cloud

You can store and manage your faxes using the eFax cloud-based storage system. This means access to sent and received documents anytime, anywhere and on any device.

Take your business global

eFax operates in 4,300 cities across 50 countries and six continents. This means you can set up a fax number for your business virtually anywhere, allowing you to tap into global markets.

Sign documents electronically

Take advantage of the electronic signature feature to quickly and efficiently sign documents.

Send large files

eFax lets you send large files, up to 3GB in size .

Sending Faxes via Email in Minutes

With the efficiency online faxing can introduce to your workplace or home office, adopting cloud faxing today will streamline the communication process and improve your overall productivity. 

 

To send a fax via email, all you need is an email address, an eFax account and internet connection. Unlock hassle-free faxing through email. Sign up for you eFax account today.

Yes, you can send a fax through email. eFax allows you to easily send faxes from popular email platforms like Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Email. Sign up for your eFax account now and experience the convenience of faxing via email.

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