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CRITICAL MISSING FEATURE: HumbleFax has native email-to-fax that wasn't documented! Added comprehensive documentation for: - Email-to-fax sending (number@humblefax.com) - Email forwarding for received faxes - Quick start guide with real examples - Dual notification system (email + Faxbot webhook) - Supported file formats and features - Setup instructions for email forwarding Users can now: 1. Send faxes by emailing number@humblefax.com 2. Receive faxes as email PDF attachments 3. Use both email AND API methods This dramatically improves usability for HumbleFax users who don't know about this convenient native feature.
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This guide summarizes the verified request format, environment variables, and end-to-end testing steps for HumbleFax.
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## Email-to-Fax Feature (Native HumbleFax)
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**⚠️ CRITICAL: HumbleFax has built-in email-to-fax functionality that Faxbot users should leverage!**
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This is a native HumbleFax feature that works alongside Faxbot's API integration. You get BOTH methods:
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- **Email → Fax** (HumbleFax native, super convenient)
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- **API → Fax** (Faxbot integration, programmatic control)
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### Quick Start: Send Your First Fax via Email
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1. **Get your HumbleFax account** (if you don't have one): https://humblefax.com/signup
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2. **Send an email** to: `<fax-number>@humblefax.com`
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- Replace `<fax-number>` with digits only (no dashes, spaces, or +)
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- **Example:** To fax +1 (303) 555-1234 → Email to `13035551234@humblefax.com`
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3. **Write your message:**
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- Subject: Becomes the header of your cover sheet
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- Body: Becomes the body of your cover sheet
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- Attachments: PDF, DOC, DOCX, images, etc.
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4. **Send!** You'll receive a confirmation email when delivered
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### Send Faxes via Email
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Send an email to `<fax-number>@humblefax.com` where `<fax-number>` is the recipient's fax number (digits only).
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**Supported Formats:** PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF
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**Cover Sheet:** Email subject + body automatically creates a professional cover sheet
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**Confirmation:** Delivery confirmation sent to your email
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**Multiple Recipients:** CC other addresses to send to multiple fax numbers simultaneously
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**Real-World Example:**
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```
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To: 13035551234@humblefax.com
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Subject: Medical Records Request - Patient #12345
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Body: Please see attached lab results for John Doe (DOB: 01/15/1980)
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Attachments: lab_results.pdf
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→ Creates professional fax with cover sheet + attachment
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```
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### Receive Faxes via Email
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During HumbleFax signup, choose a local fax number in any area code. Every incoming fax is automatically sent to your email as a PDF attachment.
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**Dual Notification:**
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1. **Email:** Immediate PDF delivery to your inbox
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2. **Faxbot Webhook:** Updates Faxbot inbox via API (if configured)
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**Benefits:**
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- No busy signals (handles unlimited simultaneous faxes)
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- PDFs can be printed, saved, or forwarded instantly
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- Full history available in HumbleFax dashboard
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- Mobile-friendly: Check faxes on any device
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- Search your email to find old faxes
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**Setup Email Forwarding:**
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1. Log into HumbleFax dashboard: https://humblefax.com/dashboard
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2. Go to Settings → Email Notifications
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3. Enter your email address for fax delivery
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4. Save settings
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**Pro Tip:** Use email rules/filters to automatically organize incoming faxes by sender or subject
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**Learn More:** https://humblefax.com/?jump=how-it-works
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## API Integration (Faxbot)
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Notes
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- Verified against HumbleFax quickSendFax: `multipart/form-data` with `file` field and `jsonData` object.
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- `jsonData` requires `recipients` (array of integers), `includeCoversheet`, `pageSize` (Letter|Legal|A4|B4), and typically `resolution` (Fine).

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