Quick Answer (60-Second Gmail Method): To send a fax from Gmail for free, activate a free account on Alohi Fax.Plus using "Sign in with Google" (includes 10 free pages, no credit card required). Open Gmail, click Compose, type +1[AreaCode][FaxNumber]@fax.plus in the To field, attach your PDF or Word file, and click Send.
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Whether you are a solo consultant sending a single IRS form or an IT administrator deploying cloud fax across a 200-seat Google Workspace domain, Fax.Plus integrates natively with the Google ecosystem in three ways:
| Google Fax Method | Cost to Start | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Email-to-Fax inside Gmail | $0 (10 Free Pages) | Send an email from Gmail to +1XXXXXXXXXX@fax.plus with PDF attached | Fastest workflow from desktop or mobile Gmail app |
| 2. Google Workspace Add-on | $0 (10 Free Pages) | Fax directly from the right-hand sidebar inside Gmail, Google Drive, or Google Docs | Teams working heavily in Google Docs & Drive |
| 3. Fax.Plus Web App (Google SSO) | $0 (10 Free Pages) | 1-click Google Sign-In at app.fax.plus with full cover sheet & retry controls | Multi-file faxes, scheduled delivery & audit logs |
Step-by-Step: How to Fax from Gmail Using Email-to-Fax
Step 1: Link Your Gmail Address to Fax.Plus (10 Free Pages)
Go to Fax.Plus and click Sign up with Google. Select the Gmail or Google Workspace address you want to send faxes from, and verify your mobile number via SMS. Your Gmail address is now authorized to transmit up to 10 free pages with no credit card required.
Step 2: Open Gmail and Format the Recipient Fax Address
Click Compose in Gmail. In the To field, enter the destination fax number including the plus sign and country code followed by @fax.plus:
- US & Canada Example:
+12125550199@fax.plus - UK Example:
+442079460192@fax.plus - Germany Example:
+49301234567@fax.plus
Step 3: Add an Optional Cover Sheet & Attach Your Document
- Cover Sheet Text: Whatever you type into the body of your Gmail message automatically becomes the cover page of your fax. If you do not want a cover page, leave the email body blank.
- Attachments: Attach one or more documents (
PDF,DOCX,XLSX,TIFF,JPG, orPNG). Fax.Plus automatically renders them in order into a high-resolution fax transmission.
Step 4: Click Send and Receive Your Confirmation Receipt in Gmail
Click Send in Gmail. Within 30 to 60 seconds per page, Fax.Plus converts your attachment into a standard T.30/T.38 facsimile signal, delivers it to the recipient's fax machine, and sends a timestamped Fax Transmission Confirmation email back to your Gmail inbox.
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If your clients, medical clinics, courts, or title companies need to send faxes to you, upgrading to the Fax.Plus Basic Plan ($6.99/month) assigns your account a dedicated US local or toll-free fax number (or ports your existing office fax number for free on Premium+).
Every incoming fax is converted into a searchable, encrypted PDF and delivered straight to your Gmail inbox and Google Drive—eliminating $3,200+ in annual fax machine expenses and open paper tray security risks.