How-To Guide

How to Send a Fax
from Email

Send faxes directly from Gmail, Outlook, or any email client. Attach your document, address it to a fax number, and hit Send.

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If you already use Gmail, Outlook, or any email client, you can send faxes without leaving your inbox. With usfax.com's email-to-fax feature, you compose an email, attach your document, and address it to the recipient's fax number at @fax.usfax.com. usfax.com converts the attachment and delivers it as a fax. No browser tab, no dashboard — just your regular email workflow.

How to fax from your email

Send a fax without leaving your inbox — works with Gmail, Outlook, and any email client.

Step 1

Compose a new email

Open Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, or any email client and compose a new email. The email-to-fax feature works with every email provider — no special software or plugin required.

Step 2

Attach your document

Attach the document you want to fax — PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xls, .xlsx), or image files (JPG, PNG, TIFF). You can attach multiple files and they will be combined into a single fax. The email body text becomes an optional cover page.

Step 3

Address the email to the fax number

In the To field, enter the recipient's 10-digit fax number followed by @fax.usfax.com. For example, to fax to (555) 123-4567, enter 5551234567@fax.usfax.com. No dashes, spaces, or country code needed.

Step 4

Send the email

Click Send. usfax.com receives your email, converts the attachment to fax format, and transmits it to the recipient's fax machine over the phone network. You receive a delivery confirmation email once it is delivered.

Email-to-fax format examples

Here is exactly how to format your email for faxing.

Gmail example

To: 5551234567@fax.usfax.com

Subject: Invoice #1042

Body: Please find the attached invoice for services rendered.

Attachment: document.pdf

The subject line becomes the cover page heading. The body becomes the cover page message. The attachment is the fax content.

Outlook example

To: 2125559876@fax.usfax.com

Subject: Contract — Signed Copy

Body: Attached is the signed contract as discussed. Please confirm receipt.

Attachment: document.pdf

Works exactly the same in Outlook desktop, Outlook web, and the Outlook mobile app.

Tips for email-to-fax

Use PDF attachments for the best fax quality — they preserve formatting exactly as intended.
Leave the email body empty if you do not want a cover page on your fax.
The subject line becomes the cover page heading — keep it clear and descriptive.
Register all your email addresses in your usfax.com account settings so you can fax from any of them.
Save frequently used fax-email addresses as contacts (e.g., "Office Fax — 5551234567@fax.usfax.com") for quick access.
Prefer using the web dashboard? Learn how to send a fax online. See all features or view pricing plans.

Frequently asked questions

The format is [faxnumber]@fax.usfax.com. Enter the 10-digit fax number (no dashes, spaces, or country code) followed by @fax.usfax.com. For example, to fax to (212) 555-1234, address your email to 2125551234@fax.usfax.com.

Yes. Email-to-fax works with Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo Mail, Apple Mail, and any other email client or provider. As long as your email address is registered with your usfax.com account, you can send faxes from it.

The text in your email body is included as a cover page on the fax. The subject line becomes the cover page heading. Your attached document follows the cover page. If you do not want a cover page, leave the email body blank.

Yes. You can register multiple email addresses with your usfax.com account. Each registered email can send faxes using the email-to-fax feature. This is useful for teams where multiple people need to send faxes from their own email.

usfax.com uses TLS encryption for email transmission and AES-256 encryption for stored documents. For HIPAA-compliant faxing via email, use an email provider that supports TLS encryption (Gmail and Outlook both do) and enable the BAA on your Business plan ($49/mo).

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