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3 | 3 | This guide summarizes the verified request format, environment variables, and end-to-end testing steps for HumbleFax. |
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| 5 | +## Email-to-Fax Feature (Native HumbleFax) |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | +**⚠️ CRITICAL: HumbleFax has built-in email-to-fax functionality that Faxbot users should leverage!** |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +This is a native HumbleFax feature that works alongside Faxbot's API integration. You get BOTH methods: |
| 10 | +- **Email → Fax** (HumbleFax native, super convenient) |
| 11 | +- **API → Fax** (Faxbot integration, programmatic control) |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +### Quick Start: Send Your First Fax via Email |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +1. **Get your HumbleFax account** (if you don't have one): https://humblefax.com/signup |
| 16 | +2. **Send an email** to: `<fax-number>@humblefax.com` |
| 17 | + - Replace `<fax-number>` with digits only (no dashes, spaces, or +) |
| 18 | + - **Example:** To fax +1 (303) 555-1234 → Email to `13035551234@humblefax.com` |
| 19 | +3. **Write your message:** |
| 20 | + - Subject: Becomes the header of your cover sheet |
| 21 | + - Body: Becomes the body of your cover sheet |
| 22 | + - Attachments: PDF, DOC, DOCX, images, etc. |
| 23 | +4. **Send!** You'll receive a confirmation email when delivered |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +### Send Faxes via Email |
| 26 | +Send an email to `<fax-number>@humblefax.com` where `<fax-number>` is the recipient's fax number (digits only). |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +**Supported Formats:** PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF |
| 29 | +**Cover Sheet:** Email subject + body automatically creates a professional cover sheet |
| 30 | +**Confirmation:** Delivery confirmation sent to your email |
| 31 | +**Multiple Recipients:** CC other addresses to send to multiple fax numbers simultaneously |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +**Real-World Example:** |
| 34 | +``` |
| 35 | +To: 13035551234@humblefax.com |
| 36 | +Subject: Medical Records Request - Patient #12345 |
| 37 | +Body: Please see attached lab results for John Doe (DOB: 01/15/1980) |
| 38 | +Attachments: lab_results.pdf |
| 39 | +
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| 40 | +→ Creates professional fax with cover sheet + attachment |
| 41 | +``` |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +### Receive Faxes via Email |
| 44 | +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. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +**Dual Notification:** |
| 47 | +1. **Email:** Immediate PDF delivery to your inbox |
| 48 | +2. **Faxbot Webhook:** Updates Faxbot inbox via API (if configured) |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +**Benefits:** |
| 51 | +- No busy signals (handles unlimited simultaneous faxes) |
| 52 | +- PDFs can be printed, saved, or forwarded instantly |
| 53 | +- Full history available in HumbleFax dashboard |
| 54 | +- Mobile-friendly: Check faxes on any device |
| 55 | +- Search your email to find old faxes |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +**Setup Email Forwarding:** |
| 58 | +1. Log into HumbleFax dashboard: https://humblefax.com/dashboard |
| 59 | +2. Go to Settings → Email Notifications |
| 60 | +3. Enter your email address for fax delivery |
| 61 | +4. Save settings |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +**Pro Tip:** Use email rules/filters to automatically organize incoming faxes by sender or subject |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +**Learn More:** https://humblefax.com/?jump=how-it-works |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +--- |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +## API Integration (Faxbot) |
| 70 | + |
5 | 71 | Notes |
6 | 72 | - Verified against HumbleFax quickSendFax: `multipart/form-data` with `file` field and `jsonData` object. |
7 | 73 | - `jsonData` requires `recipients` (array of integers), `includeCoversheet`, `pageSize` (Letter|Legal|A4|B4), and typically `resolution` (Fine). |
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