Hi Rachel, there are and there aren't. You can find a free service to do one or the other, but not both. Then there is HelloFax, which will let you send, but through their interface. What most folks want though is to fax through gmail... and until Gmail adds fax capability, we send through online fax service companies.
I think it has to do with the T.38 protocol. Phone numbers use VOIP which can have data loss and still sound "okay"... Faxes on the other hand lose the connection when there is any data loss.
Going through email, not necessarily gmail is more reliable and much more convenient. When you have faxes just hanging out on servers, there are logins that you have to remember and you can't search through them very quickly.
Does it have to be a DOC file? I need to send screenshots of text from my bank to a utility company. If this won't work, do you know how I can accomplish this?
Hey Mr. Gerchow Happy New Year to you and the family, like the vid but I have a Question? can I receive faxes from a regular fax machine to my gmail acct?
Hi Richie, just saw this...sorry for the late reply. Yes, absolutely. That's the whole purpose. Receive from any fax, traditional (regular) or digital.
If we can create a phone number through google... then why won't they just add fax functionality? I mean, if a line is being used, why not just allow us to fax with it as well?
Isn't this video showing the same thing as your other google fax video? In the other one you said the RC FAX service took 3 minutes to receive. Is that always, or just for that simple one? I am looking for a service so that I can print a 3-6 page document in the field. I am looking to do this through my Android phone, and be able to print the attachment to a printer in my truck.
this can definitely be done. RC has an android as well as iOS app for sending / receiving from your android, or better and faster might be to just open as a pdf from email and print.
I was looking at using one of the apps like POPFAX or FILESANYWHERE, but I'm now thinking that going through gmail might be more reliable. Do you agree? This is a continuation of the previous reply that ran out of characters.
I have grand central / Google voice Phone / Fax number from a long time ago. I would like to be able to receive fax to this Google fax number. I sent test page from Hello Fax ( fee service ) to Google number, but I don't know where to go pick it up from. Check Google voice page + G mail but see none. Note Google fax service.com is not free, is there a fee version?
google does not currently offer any fax service, free or otherwise. The services this video discusses are provided by other companies, and have nothing to do with google. It would be nice if google did offer a fax service with its google voice product, but so far there's been no indication.
Hi Matt , I just want to know if I will be able to attach a document that has 60 pages , that is the amount of pages that I usually fax? thanks in advance
there are still a lot of businesses, such as government and medical that rely on fax heavily, and in many cases require it. this service will send to an actual fax machine.
it will work with ANY email, web based or not. There is absolutely no information in this video about using those services, that is not already explained in the documentation provided by the various fax/email gateway services.
With the power of technology, you can send a fax without special hardware or fax machine. There are different methods to send faxes, such as Google Drive and Gmail. Click here - www.howtocrazy.com/google-fax-free-to-send-fax-from-google-drive-and-gmail/
Hi Rachel, there are and there aren't. You can find a free service to do one or the other, but not both. Then there is HelloFax, which will let you send, but through their interface. What most folks want though is to fax through gmail... and until Gmail adds fax capability, we send through online fax service companies.
are there any free fax services ?
Thank you. Your video is superb and very easy to follow! UPS charged me $4 to send 3 sheets. Thanks a million!!!
Matt, Thanks for the info. Great video. Faxed the docs with ease when I have no access to a traditional fax machine.
Yes. You usually can. You will need a higher send limit account though. The beginning account is 500 pages total per month.
I think it has to do with the T.38 protocol. Phone numbers use VOIP which can have data loss and still sound "okay"... Faxes on the other hand lose the connection when there is any data loss.
Matt Gerchow does this work in 2018 and if I do it will I be able to send and receive faxes?
Going through email, not necessarily gmail is more reliable and much more convenient. When you have faxes just hanging out on servers, there are logins that you have to remember and you can't search through them very quickly.
Does it have to be a DOC file? I need to send screenshots of text from my bank to a utility company. If this won't work, do you know how I can accomplish this?
Yes, you can send an ms word file with your gmail fax
Great video, very nicely explained. Was easy to follow all the steps. Thanks so much.
No prob Srdjan. Glad to be of help!
I may get 8 or 9 faxes a year and sent about that number. What service would work best for so few faxes?
This fax service online would work great for that
Hey Mr. Gerchow
Happy New Year to you and the family, like the vid but I have a Question? can I receive faxes from a regular fax machine to my gmail acct?
Hi Richie, just saw this...sorry for the late reply. Yes, absolutely. That's the whole purpose. Receive from any fax, traditional (regular) or digital.
If we can create a phone number through google... then why won't they just add fax functionality? I mean, if a line is being used, why not just allow us to fax with it as well?
Isn't this video showing the same thing as your other google fax video? In the other one you said the RC FAX service took 3 minutes to receive. Is that always, or just for that simple one? I am looking for a service so that I can print a 3-6 page document in the field. I am looking to do this through my Android phone, and be able to print the attachment to a printer in my truck.
Helpful video. There are just a few steps to be rid of fax machines and land lines for good.
You're absolutely right Jason. Thanks for the comment.
this can definitely be done. RC has an android as well as iOS app for sending / receiving from your android, or better and faster might be to just open as a pdf from email and print.
I was looking at using one of the apps like POPFAX or FILESANYWHERE, but I'm now thinking that going through gmail might be more reliable.
Do you agree? This is a continuation of the previous reply that ran out of characters.
Hi Matt, does the phone connection need to have an ISD facility for International Faxes ?
how should we create a new fax
It's easy, just click the link in the description
You're welcome... glad to be of assistance.
I have grand central / Google voice Phone / Fax number from a long time ago. I would like to be able to receive fax to this Google fax number. I sent test page from Hello Fax ( fee service ) to Google number, but I don't know where to go pick it up from. Check Google voice page + G mail but see none. Note Google fax service.com is not free, is there a fee version?
google does not currently offer any fax service, free or otherwise. The services this video discusses are provided by other companies, and have nothing to do with google. It would be nice if google did offer a fax service with its google voice product, but so far there's been no indication.
I have an account with faxitfast. How could I incorporate this technique for that efax service? ie @...fax
Hi Matthew, I'm not totally sure. @fax it fast will probably do the trick.
what if you just send the fax straight from your Gmail Account? will the the document still send?
no... you need to have a fax service in order for it to work.
Hi Matt, is this available for EGYPT?
Are you looking for an Egyptian number?
Can you send a fax to anyone anywhere, or do they have to have a google gmail account?
VimanaPilot Hi... you can send faxes to anyone.
What is the cost?
Hi Almeda, there are various levels of service available, but you can start a free trial to test out the service.
Thank you.
You bet...
Hi Matt , I just want to know if I will be able to attach a document that has 60 pages , that is the amount of pages that I usually fax?
thanks in advance
Should not be a problem
why not just send an email I want one that goes to an actual fax machine mac used to have one years ago
there are still a lot of businesses, such as government and medical that rely on fax heavily, and in many cases require it. this service will send to an actual fax machine.
Good
The bad thing about this is you have to use your google account I like to use my live account (business) for faxes.
Hi Jacqueline... it will work with any web-based email
it will work with ANY email, web based or not. There is absolutely no information in this video about using those services, that is not already explained in the documentation provided by the various fax/email gateway services.
is it free like using gmail account?
Nice video, Very helpful. Thank you for posting.
You're welcome Mili. Fax online shouldn't be so confusing.
With the power of technology, you can send a fax without special hardware or fax machine. There are different methods to send faxes, such as Google Drive and Gmail. Click here - www.howtocrazy.com/google-fax-free-to-send-fax-from-google-drive-and-gmail/
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