How to Send a Fax From Yahoo Mail — Free Guide
By the Attajer Editorial Team · 5 min read · Last updated March 30, 2026
Yahoo Mail doesn't have a built-in fax feature, but you can easily send faxes from your Yahoo inbox using an email-to-fax service. Here's how to do it in under 5 minutes.
Works with Yahoo Mail · 10 free pages · No add-ons needed
Can You Fax From Yahoo Mail?
Yes! While Yahoo Mail doesn't offer a native "Send Fax" button, you can use email-to-fax — a technology that converts your regular email into a fax transmission. The email-to-fax service acts as a bridge between your Yahoo inbox and the recipient's fax machine.
How to Fax From Yahoo Mail (Step by Step)
Sign Up for Fax.plus
Create a free account at fax.plus. You'll get 10 free pages. Use your Yahoo email to register.
Compose in Yahoo Mail
Open Yahoo Mail and create a new email. In the To field, type: [fax_number]@fax.plus. Example: +12125551234@fax.plus
Attach & Send
Attach your PDF or document. Add a subject line (used as cover page). Click Send. Done!
Important Tips for Yahoo Mail Users
- Register with your Yahoo email — Use your @yahoo.com address when signing up for Fax.plus so the service can authenticate your emails
- Check your Spam folder — Delivery confirmations sometimes land in Yahoo's spam filter
- Use the full international number — Always include the country code (e.g., +1 for US)
- Attach files, don't paste text — Fax machines render attachments better than email body text
Yahoo Mail vs. Gmail for Faxing
| Feature | Yahoo Mail | Gmail |
|---|---|---|
| Email-to-Fax | ✓ Via email-to-fax | ✓ Via email-to-fax |
| Native Add-on | ✗ Not available | ✓ Fax.plus add-on |
| Fax Delivery Receipt | ✓ Via email | ✓ Via email |
| Receive Faxes | ✓ PDF to inbox | ✓ PDF to inbox |
| Attachments | 25MB max | 25MB max |
FAQ
You can send up to 10 fax pages for free using Fax.plus with Yahoo Mail. After that, paid plans start at $6.99/month.
Yes. With a paid Fax.plus plan, incoming faxes are forwarded to your Yahoo inbox as PDF attachments.
No. Email-to-fax works with Yahoo Mail's standard compose feature. No add-ons, extensions, or software needed.