How to Send and Receive an Online Fax for Free

1. Register with a fax service provider if required. Some companies offer a number of free faxes daily or monthly while others provide free faxes during a trial period only. Popular fax service providers include Faxzero, Faxaway, Myfax and eFax.
2. Obtain a fax number. In most cases, your fax number will not be a local number. For instance, you may receive a Maryland number even though you live in New York. You may receive the number via email after you register. This will depend on the company.
3. Download and install any necessary programs. Some fax service companies provide software that you will use to send, receive and view faxes. Others provide forms on their websites on which you can enter the information you wish to fax as well as the recipient's fax number.
4. Send a fax. Enter the information you are sending, as well as your name, email address, the receiver's name and fax number. Follow the onscreen directions to send the fax. The process will vary depending on the fax service company.
5. Receive a fax. The fax service provider will send incoming faxes to your email address and you can retrieve it at your convenience. Use the fax software to open the file if the service company has provided one.