Free Fax2Email
Free Fax 2 Email enables you to receive faxes through a 086 fax number that is linked to your email address.
By simply registering for this Free service you can get your own personal 086 fax number and start to receive faxes today.
Registered users also have Free access to our Web2Fax solution that enable users to send faxes from any desktop. No extra hardware, software or configuration is needed to use the Web2Fax service.
FREE Fax2Email features:
• Free Fax 2 Email registration,
• No hardware, software or line rental costs,
• Receive faxes from multiple platforms,
• Secure Fax Enabled,
• Online Admin Porthole,
• Mac & Pc compatible,
• PDF & TIFF Format,
• Receive national faxes,
• Works on any Email Client,
• Cost effective & eco-friendly solution.
Fax2Email Links
How does Fax 2 Email work?
Most people have a basic understanding of how a fax machine works. The concept is simple – a fax machine scans a document, encodes the information and transmits it across a telephone line. The fax machine on the other end of the line decodes the signal and prints a facsimile of the document.
With the Fax 2 Email system the concept stays the same but with a virtual office twist where the PC & Internet takes the place of the receiving fax machine. When registering for the Free Fax 2 Email solution a 086 fax number is linked to a user’s email address. When someone sends a fax to the 086 fax number the fax is rooted to one of three online faxing servers. The server converts the hard copy fax and forwards it to the registered email address as a PDF attachment.
Although the Fax 2 Email system makes use of the “premium rate” Telkom numbers, the Fax2Email services are often less expensive and more flexible than purchasing a traditional fax machine and telephone service.
Fax 2 Email system - Easy to set up - flexible & accessible 24/7
Fax 2 Email Registration - Step by Step
• Follow the on page register links to register for the Free Fax 2 Email service,
• A 086 fax number is linked to your email address,
• An activation email is sent to the registered email address,
• Follow the link in the activation email to activate you Fax 2 Email account,
• Once activated your account would be live within 2 hours
Receiving a Fax on your Fax 2 Email Number
• Someone sends a fax to your 086 number from a land line,
• The hard copy fax is routed to a fax server,
• The fax server receives the fax and converts it to a TIFF or PDF,
• The server looks up the email address the 086 number is linked to,
• The digital fax is sent to your email,
• You receive the digital fax in your inbox as an attachment.
How it Works - FAQ
How do I register?
Registration happens online. Click on the "Register Now" link at the top of the page or on the "Sign Up Now" link in the left navigation bar.
How do I activate my number and how long does it take to start working?
Once you have registered you would receive an activation email. In the email there is a activation link. Click on the link, follow the onscreen instructions and activate your number. Activation takes about 2 hours.
How many faxes can I receive per day?
There is no limit on the number of faxes that you can receive per day, or any other time period in fact.
Can I receive multiple faxes at the same time?
Yes. You can receive multiple messages in parallel. This means that your correspondents should never get a busy fax machine ever again.
How long are faxes stored?
Faxes can be stored and retrieved for 7 days after it has been received. This functionality can be turned on or off through the online management porthole
Forwarding a fax to another internet email user. The fax that has been received is now an attachment to an email in your inbox. Simply forward the email or drag and drop the fax attachment to a new email.
Does the sender need internet access?
No. As far as the sender of the fax is concerned, they are sending the pages to another fax machine.
