SecurelyFax

Email to Fax | Send a Fax from Email | SecurelyFax

Email to fax lets you send a fax the same way you send any email: attach your document and send it to the destination fax number through the service. It works from the email you already use, including Gmail and Outlook, with no fax machine and no phone line.

How email-to-fax works

  1. 1
    Start a new email
    Open your normal email and compose a new message.
  2. 2
    Attach your document
    Attach the PDF or image you want to fax. One clear document per send is simplest.
  3. 3
    Address it to the fax destination
    Send to the destination fax number in the format the service specifies so it routes as a fax, not an email.
  4. 4
    Send and save the confirmation
    Send the message and keep the delivery confirmation you receive back.

Why email-to-fax is the easiest method for most people

If your document is already a file on your computer or in your inbox, email-to-fax skips every extra step. There is nothing to install, no separate app to learn, and no machine to find. It is especially convenient for forwarding a document someone already emailed you, or for sending the same paperwork to more than one office.

Getting a clean send

Fax transmits a black-and-white image of your pages, so high-contrast documents come through best. Send a real PDF or a sharp scan rather than a dim photo, keep pages right-side-up, and confirm the destination number before sending. A cover page with the recipient's name and the number of pages helps the receiving office route it correctly.
Each send produces a delivery confirmation you can save, which is the proof people rely on for tax, legal, medical, and benefits paperwork. SecurelyFax is built to handle your documents carefully. If you are faxing healthcare documents and need formal compliance assurances, review the current terms and your own obligations first.

Frequently asked questions

Can I send a fax from Gmail or Outlook?
Yes. Email-to-fax works from standard email, so you can send from Gmail, Outlook, or most other providers.
Do I attach the file like a normal email?
Yes. You attach the document and address the message to the destination fax number in the format the service specifies.
What if I have several pages?
Combine them into one PDF when possible so the whole document arrives as a single fax in order.
Will I get a confirmation?
Yes. A delivery confirmation comes back after a successful send.
Send a fax from email
See upload-to-fax instead

Last reviewed: 2026-05-30

Related