Fax Machine Number: How to Find Yours or Get a Number

What is a Fax Machine Number?

A fax machine number works just like a phone number, it’s the unique identifier that allows your machine to send and receive faxes over a telephone line. If you’re still using a traditional fax machine, this number is essential for communication.

How to Find Out Your Fax Machine Number

If you’re unsure what your fax number is, here are a few quick ways to check:

1. Check the Display or Settings: Many fax machines show the assigned number on the screen or in the settings menu.
2. Look at the Fax Header on Sent Faxes: When you send a fax, the header often includes your fax number.
3. Call Your Phone Provider: If your fax machine uses a dedicated line, your provider can confirm the number.
4. Send a Test Fax: Fax a document to a friend or colleague and ask them to read back the number displayed.

Fax Machine Printer Numbers

Many businesses use multifunction printers (MFPs) that include fax capabilities, such as Brother® printer with fax. These devices often have their own fax number tied to the phone line they’re connected to. If you’re using an MFP:

• Check the printer’s settings or user manual for the fax number.

• Confirm with your telecom provider if the printer shares a line with your phone or has a dedicated one.

   

But here’s the good news: you don’t need to rely on that fax function anymore, you can fax without a printer using an online fax service.

Scan Without Fax: Use Email to Fax Instead

Switching to an online fax service doesn’t mean losing the ability to scan documents If you use Windows Fax & Scan upgrade Notifyre's and access:

• Scan to Email: Use your printer’s scan-to-email feature to digitize documents.
• Send via Email to Fax: Simply email the scanned document to the recipient’s fax number using Notifyre’s Email to Fax service.

• No Phone Lines Required: Enjoy the convenience of faxing without a fax modem and other fax hardware headaches.

   

This way, you keep the scanning functionality of your printer while eliminating the need for a fax line.

How to Get a Fax Number Without a Fax Machine

Fax machines are outdated, expensive, and inconvenient. They tie you to a physical location and require constant maintenance but setting up an online fax number with Notifyre is quick and easy. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to Plans

• Login to your Notifyre account.
• Go to Plans and select a Receive Fax Plan.

Step 2: Choose Your Number

• Click Choose your number.

Step 3: Select Country and Region

• From the dropdown menus, select the Country and Region where you want your fax number.
• Notifyre currently supports fax numbers in Australia and the United States.

Step 4: Search and Select Your Number

• Click Search to view available numbers.
• Check the box next to the number(s) you want to select. (Multi-select is available if you need more than one number.)
• Click Next.

Step 5: Enter Service Location

• Enter your service location address.
• Click Add to cart.

Step 6: Review and Pay

• Review your order details.
• Click Pay Now to complete your purchase.

Once payment is confirmed, your new fax number will be active within 1-3 business days (usually quicker) and ready to use with Notifyre’s Online Fax platform.

Already have a fax number? Keep your existing number and port your fax number to Notifyre today.

Get Fax Number For Fax Machine

Online faxing eliminates the need for hardware and phone lines. With Notifyre's fax numbers, you can:

• Send and Receive Faxes Anywhere: All you need is an internet connection.
• Stay Secure and Compliant: Perfect for industries like healthcare and finance.
• Save Time and Money: No more paper jams or costly repairs.