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Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Apple Mail, ProtonMail — it works with every email provider. No plugins or extensions required.
How to Send a Fax from Any Email
You don't need a fax machine or special software. With BestFax, you can send a fax from any email address in 3 steps: compose, attach, send.
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No fax machine required. Send documents from your computer or phone in minutes.
Multiple file types
Attach PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, images, and more. We handle the conversion automatically.
Email confirmation
Get delivery confirmation right back in your inbox. You'll know exactly when your fax was received.
International faxing
Send faxes to over 50 countries. Just use the international number format in your email address.
Encrypted delivery
Documents are encrypted with TLS in transit, and access to stored documents is restricted to your account.
Works for teams
Set up multiple team members to send faxes from their own email. Centralized account management and usage tracking.
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
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1. Compose your email
Open your email client and create a new message. Address it to the recipient's fax number @fax.bestfax.com (e.g., 12125551234@fax.bestfax.com).
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2. Attach your document
Attach the document you want to fax — PDF, Word, Excel, or image files. We'll automatically convert and optimize it for fax transmission.
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3. Hit send
Send the email. BestFax receives it, converts your attachment, and delivers it as a fax. You'll get a delivery confirmation reply in your inbox.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I send a fax from Outlook?
- Yes. BestFax's email-to-fax works with any email provider including Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo, Apple Mail, and ProtonMail. Just attach your document and address the email to the fax number @fax.bestfax.com.
- What file types can I attach to an email fax?
- You can attach PDFs, Word documents (.doc, .docx), Excel spreadsheets (.xls, .xlsx), images (JPG, PNG), and more. BestFax automatically converts and optimizes your files for fax transmission.
- Is it secure to fax from email?
- Yes. Documents are encrypted during transmission using TLS encryption, and access to stored documents is restricted to your account.
- How quickly is my email fax delivered?
- Most email faxes are delivered within 2-5 minutes. You'll receive a delivery confirmation reply in your email inbox the moment your fax arrives at the recipient's machine.
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