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More and more people are asking themselves how to fax online. The answer is that it is very easy to send and receive faxes online. All it takes is 4 steps.

1. Choose an online fax provider and go to their sign up page

When you choose an online fax provider, you will want to consider the following points:
is this a reputable company?
do they have a fax number in the right location for me?
is there a free trial period?
what is the monthly price? How many faxes can I send and receive for that price? How much does it cost to send and receive extra pages?

2. Choose a geographic location and a fax number

The first step when you sign up is picking a fax number. Some places offer toll-free numbers. For others you will need to select a location (area code). Some places offer a vanity number (a number you can pick which is easier to remember) for a fee. If you don’t want a vanity number - just any fax number will do - select one from the list they give you. When someone sends you a fax to this number it will be sent straight to your inbox. You can then save it, forward it, print it, or do with it whatever you like. In addition, when you send a fax online - it will appear to have come from this number.

3. Sign up with your information

This is usually straight forward. Just enter your details as they are requested in the form.

4. Instantly start sending and receiving faxes by email

That’s it. You are all set up. You will now receive your faxes in your inbox. You can also send faxes from your email. You will be sent exact instructions by the provider you chose explaining how to fax online. Remember - it’s just like sending an email with an attachment. So if you can send an email you also know how to fax online.

That’s all there is to it. Now you know how to fax online.

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