How to Send a Fax From Gmail — 3 Free Methods
You can send faxes directly from your Gmail inbox without installing anything on your computer. All you need is a free online fax account. Here are 3 methods — the whole process takes under 3 minutes.
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Method 1: Use the Fax.plus Gmail Add-on (Easiest)
This is the easiest method — Fax.plus offers a native Google Workspace add-on that adds a "Send Fax" button directly inside Gmail. No browser extensions needed.
Install the Add-on
Search "Fax.plus" in the Google Workspace Marketplace and install it. Free account includes 10 pages.
Compose & Attach
Open the Fax.plus panel in Gmail, enter the recipient's fax number with country code, and attach your document (PDF, Word, image).
Send & Confirm
Hit send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation directly in your Gmail inbox — typically within 1-3 minutes.
Method 2: Email-to-Fax from Gmail
Don't want to install an add-on? You can send faxes by composing a regular email in Gmail:
- Open Gmail and click Compose
- In the To field, enter:
[fax-number]@fax.plus(e.g., +15551234567@fax.plus) - Add a subject line — this becomes the fax cover page title
- Attach your PDF, Word document, or image
- Click Send — done!
This method works with any Fax.plus account. For a deeper dive into email-to-fax with other providers, see our complete email-to-fax guide.
Method 3: Use the Fax.plus Web App
If you prefer a dedicated interface, you can sign into Fax.plus directly from your browser:
- Go to fax.plus and sign in with your Google account
- Click "Send Fax" → enter the recipient's fax number
- Upload your document from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox
- Click Send — you'll see real-time delivery tracking
Google Workspace Fax Integration (2026)
Google does not offer a native fax service within Gmail or Google Workspace as of 2026. However, Fax.plus provides the closest integration possible:
- Official Google Workspace Marketplace add-on — deployed by IT admins across entire organizations
- Google SSO support — sign in with your Google account
- Google Drive integration — fax documents directly from Google Drive
- Google Contacts sync — pull fax numbers from your Google contacts
- Admin console — manage team fax usage, set permissions, and view analytics
Why Fax.plus for Gmail?
✓ Pros
- Native Gmail add-on (no browser extensions needed)
- Send & receive faxes inside your inbox
- Google Workspace compatible (business accounts)
- 256-bit TLS encryption, HIPAA compliant
- 10 free pages to start, no credit card
- Google Drive & Contacts integration
✗ Cons
- Free plan limited to sending only (10 pages)
- Receiving faxes requires a paid plan ($6.99/mo)
- Add-on requires a Google account
Receive Faxes in Gmail
With a Fax.plus paid plan, you can also receive faxes directly in Gmail:
- Choose a dedicated fax number (local or toll-free, 40+ countries)
- Configure email notifications to forward received faxes to your Gmail
- Incoming faxes arrive as PDF attachments in your Gmail inbox
- All received faxes are also stored in your Fax.plus cloud dashboard
Gmail Fax FAQ
Yes. With a Fax.plus paid plan, incoming faxes are delivered directly to your Gmail inbox as PDF attachments. You get a dedicated fax number and every fax sent to that number appears in your email within seconds.
You can send up to 10 pages free with Fax.plus — no credit card required. After that, paid plans start at $6.99/month for 200 pages. This is significantly cheaper than traditional fax services or going to a store.
Yes, the Fax.plus add-on is fully compatible with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) for business accounts. IT administrators can deploy it across their organization for all users.
Yes. Sign up for a free Fax.plus account, install the Gmail add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace, and you can send up to 10 pages completely free. No credit card is needed.
On mobile, you have two options: (1) Use the Gmail app and send an email to [fax-number]@fax.plus with your document attached, or (2) Download the Fax.plus mobile app for a native fax experience with built-in document scanner.
No, Google does not have a native fax feature in Gmail or Google Workspace as of 2026. However, third-party services like Fax.plus integrate seamlessly with Gmail through official add-ons available in the Google Workspace Marketplace.
Yes. Simply attach your PDF to an email addressed to [fax-number]@fax.plus and send. Fax.plus supports PDFs, Word docs, images (JPG, PNG, TIFF), Excel files, and 20+ other formats.