Get Fax App
Download FAX app and sign up for an account
When navigating the app, go to your inbox and then ⤵
This is the first prompt you will see within the mobile app after signing up.
Select this to proceed to the next step.
There are multiple options when it comes to country, and the app will show you a breakdown of all area codes in your country of choice. For example, if you run a local business and want a local number for your customers to use, you will be able to choose local fax numbers so that customers and other businesses can easily send you a fax.
Using the app’s search feature, just type in your location and you will be given your local area code. Some areas have more than one code!
Once you’re happy with your code, either select a fax number or generate a random fax number using the app. You’ll see the app working to generate your fax number, and once it’s done, you’ll be taken back to your inbox with your brand new fax number.
Once you’re ready, your inbox will be ready to start sending and receiving faxes with your new fax number. Your fax number will always be displayed at the top of your inbox, where you can easily copy it to your clipboard in order to share it with contacts.
A traditional fax machine is a tried-and-tested way of faxing, despite being quite old-school. You’d need to buy a fax machine, then call your local telephone service provider to request a fax line installation.
This is a good way to handle large volumes of faxes and not be reliant on an internet connection. However, dedicated phone lines are costly, and fax machines require lots of space, as well as maintenance, ink and paper costs. A traditional fax machine also has limited functionality compared to online faxing services; not being able to store faxes online can be inconvenient for modern users.
If you have a VoIP phone service, your provider may also offer virtual fax services and allow you to generate your own virtual fax number.
Virtual service providers offer a huge range of communication features and integration with other platforms and applications which you might use in your work or hobbies.
However, they are quite expensive, usually used primarily as a form of business communications, and faxing is not the primary service a virtual phone service provides, so there may be limited functionality compared to a specialised online fax service.