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Sending a Fax

Kym Wilson
posted this on June 16, 2011 17:06

Step-by-Step Instructions: Sending a Fax from Your FilesAnywhere Account

Need to send a fax, but don't have a fax machine? No problem! Every paid FilesAnywhere account is able to send outbound faxes. It's simple, efficient, secure, and free! If you wish to view a video tutorial on sending a fax, click here.  

Let's Get Started:

1. Login to FilesAnywhere.

2. Select the Send/Share tab from the tool bar.

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3. Click the SendFax option in the Sharing Options screen.

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4. Use the Browse Files button to select files, or use the folder tree to select the document. Click Add Selected.

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 5. Fill in the appropriate fields within the Recipient, Senders Details, and Cover Page tabs.

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6. Click the Send Fax button.

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7. A prompt then lets you know your fax is being sent, and you'll receive an email with confirmation of your fax status.

8. To view the Fax History log, reopen the Send/Share menu and click the Fax History link on the Send Fax button.

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9. The Fax History Log will display a list of all sent and received faxes.

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Important Information About Faxing with Your FilesAnywhere Account:

  • Free accounts are allowed a maximum of 10 outbound faxes a month.
  • Web Basic and Web Advanced plans are allowed up to 500 outbound domestic faxes, or 100 outbound international faxes per month

Still Have Questions?

If you need help or have additional questions about logging in, please contact us. FilesAnywhere LIVE customer support is available weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Our customer support is always free, and all engineers are located at our headquarters in the US. 

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07/06/11: Updated by Kym W.

07/07/11: Reviewed by Chris A.