Gmail is currently the top-ranked provider of free email services. In addition to sending emails, it can also be used for faxing in a way that is quite simple and fast. This fax technology eliminates the need for a fax machine and all the inconveniences and expenses that come with it. Your smartphone or computer becomes a digital fax machine. It also allows you to send and receive faxes at any time and from any place, as long as you have an Internet connection. The process of sending a fax via Gmail is quite easy and can be completed in just a few steps as described below.

Create a Gmail Account

If you do not have a Gmail account, you will need to create one. The process of creating a Gmail account is simple and needs to be done only once. Once you get a username and password, you will be able to log in to your account from any device at any time. You will need to log in every time you wish to send or receive a fax.

Enter Address

Once you are logged in to your Google account, click on the button that is labeled Compose. This will open a text box with fields to fill in the address of the recipient and subject of the email. Make sure you enter the correct address for the fax to reach the right recipient. The address that you use is a bit different from the normal email address. You need to use a fax domain provider along with the number of the recipient. This is because Gmail does not recognize fax numbers and therefore cannot work without online faxing services.

Write Message

You can write your message in the message field after typing in the correct address of the recipient. The message can be a short description to help the recipient know what content to expect in the fax. If you do not wish to include a message, you can skip this step.

Attach Document

The next step is to attach the document that you wish to send as a fax. Make sure the document is in one of the many formats supported by Gmail before attaching it. The content of the document is what will determine the most appropriate format to use.

Send Fax

Once your document is attached, you need to click on the send button, and the fax will be sent. The recipient will get a notification almost immediately.