How to Send a Fax Without a Fax Machine

by | Jul 7, 2023 | HIPAA

There are a few ways to fax without a fax machine. Here are some of the most popular methods:

  • Online faxing services: These services allow you to send and receive faxes through the internet. You can typically create an account for free, and then you can upload documents to be faxed. Once you’ve uploaded your documents, the service will send them to the recipient’s fax number. Some popular online faxing services include WestFax, FaxBurner, and eGoldFax.
  • Mobile fax apps: There are a number of mobile fax apps available for both Android and iOS devices. These apps allow you to send and receive faxes directly from your smartphone or tablet. To use a mobile fax app, you’ll need to create an account with the service and then add the recipient’s fax number. Once you’ve done that, you can simply attach the documents you want to fax and send them. WestFax offers one of the most popular fax apps for both platforms and it’s HIPAA Compliant.
  • Email to fax: Some email providers allow you to send faxes directly from your email account. To do this, you’ll need to add the recipient’s fax number to your contacts. Once you’ve done that, you can simply attach the documents you want to fax to an email and send it to the recipient’s fax number.
    Which method you choose will depend on your needs and preferences. If you need to send and receive faxes frequently, then an online faxing service or a mobile fax app might be a good option for you. If you only need to send a few faxes every once in a while, then email to fax might be a good option.

Here are some additional tips for faxing without a fax machine:

  • Make sure that the documents you want to fax are in a format that can be faxed. Most fax machines can only fax PDFs, so you’ll need to convert your documents to PDF format if they’re not already in that format.
  • Check the recipient’s fax number carefully before you send the fax. If you make a mistake, the fax won’t go through.
  • If you’re using an online faxing service or a mobile fax app, make sure that you have a good internet connection. If your internet connection is slow, the fax might not go through.