Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Suggestions for free, secure faxing app? (Original Post) JudyM Feb 2022 OP
I've used this a lot - never any problems. jmbar2 Feb 2022 #1
"secure" CloudWatcher Feb 2022 #3
Looks like this one isn't secure for sensitive docs, but folks seem to really like it otherwise. JudyM Feb 2022 #6
I think my printer handles faxes, but.... OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2022 #2
That'd be a good solution but the recipient will actually will only accept fax or snail mail. JudyM Feb 2022 #7
All-in-one printers CloudWatcher Feb 2022 #4
Oh, interesting, I see. JudyM Feb 2022 #5
And a land-line! CloudWatcher Feb 2022 #8
JudyM Feb 2022 #9

CloudWatcher

(1,923 posts)
3. "secure"
Thu Feb 10, 2022, 03:25 PM
Feb 2022

I've always been hesitant to send faxes though these internet fax services. By
necessity they will have a copy of your fax ... unencrypted.

For unimportant stuff, it'd be fine. But the OP did ask for "secure" faxing.

JudyM

(29,517 posts)
6. Looks like this one isn't secure for sensitive docs, but folks seem to really like it otherwise.
Fri Feb 11, 2022, 12:57 AM
Feb 2022

Thanks!

OAITW r.2.0

(28,340 posts)
2. I think my printer handles faxes, but....
Thu Feb 10, 2022, 03:06 PM
Feb 2022

I find taking pictures and emailing documents is easier and more convenient.

JudyM

(29,517 posts)
7. That'd be a good solution but the recipient will actually will only accept fax or snail mail.
Fri Feb 11, 2022, 01:00 AM
Feb 2022

And snail mail is sometimes now slower than an actual snail.

CloudWatcher

(1,923 posts)
4. All-in-one printers
Thu Feb 10, 2022, 03:34 PM
Feb 2022

All-in-one laser printers/scanners/faxes are cheap. I've been really happy
using my printer's print-to-fax features for years now.

And it's something I can trust, which isn't something I can say about
any of the App's or web services that will fax something "for you".

Your iOS device does not have a Fax modem in it. So it's physically
impossible for it to become a real fax machine (or to send to another fax).
All of the fax apps connect to a remote server that faxes for you ... and
you'll be sending unencrypted info to that server for them to relay.

CloudWatcher

(1,923 posts)
8. And a land-line!
Fri Feb 11, 2022, 01:15 AM
Feb 2022

Oh, I should have also mentioned that the all-in-one printers (print, scan, fax) will need an old fashioned land-line phone connection to dial out to the remote fax. I keep forgetting that most people don't bother with land-lines anymore.

If it's a one-time thing, and needs to be secure, easiest might be the nearest Kinko's (or other business services store).

Latest Discussions»Help & Search»Computer Help and Support»Suggestions for free, sec...