Help & FAQ

Sending a fax is easy:

1. Upload your document (PDF, Word, image)
2. Enter the recipient's fax number
3. Select the destination country
4. Review the preview
5. Enter your email address for the transmission report
6. Pay securely via Stripe

After successful payment, your fax will be sent immediately and you will receive a confirmation by email.

No, with FaxMonkey you can fax without registering. You only provide your email address so we can send you the transmission report. No account will be created.

Typically, your fax is delivered within 1 to 5 minutes. The exact time depends on how quickly the recipient's fax machine can be reached. If there are issues (e.g. busy), we automatically retry several times.

FaxMonkey supports faxing to over 50 countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and many more. You can find the full list on our pricing page.

FaxMonkey accepts the following formats:

• PDF - recommended for the best quality
• Word (.doc, .docx)
• Images (.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .tiff)

We recommend PDF for the best fax quality, as this format is sent exactly as you see it.

The maximum file size is 20 MB. For best results, we recommend documents under 5 MB. Large image files are compressed automatically.

There is no page limit. You can send as many pages as you like. The price is charged per page - the first page at a fixed price, each additional page at a lower rate.

For best results:

• Use PDF instead of image files
• Use black text on a white background
• Use a legible font size (at least 10 pt)
• Avoid colour photos - they are converted to greyscale
• Scan physical documents at a minimum of 200 DPI

Enter the fax number without spaces or hyphens. Select the country code separately.

Examples for Germany (+49):

• Berlin: 30123456 (without leading 0)
• Munich: 89123456

Important: Omit the leading 0 from the area code.

No, faxes can only be sent to landline fax numbers. Mobile numbers cannot receive faxes. If you are unsure whether the number is a fax line, please check with the recipient.

This error can have several causes:

• The number is not a fax number (e.g. telephone or mobile)
• The recipient's fax machine is switched off or faulty
• The line is permanently busy
• The fax number is no longer active

If delivery fails due to a technical issue on our side, you can request a refund (see T&Cs).

At present, you can send one fax per transaction. If you want to send multiple documents to the same recipient, you can merge them into a single PDF file before uploading.

The first page costs £0.85, each additional page only £0.22. There are no basic fees, no subscriptions and no hidden charges - the same price worldwide.

We accept all major payment methods. Payment is processed securely via Stripe, a leading payment provider.

Yes, after successful payment you will receive a payment confirmation by email containing all relevant details for your accounting (amount, date, transaction ID). You can use this as a receipt.

If delivery fails due to a technical issue on our side, you will receive a refund in accordance with our T&Cs. You will be informed by email. The refund will be issued by us directly via Stripe.

You will receive an email with the transmission report after delivery. This includes the delivery status, date and time of delivery, and the number of pages transmitted. If delivery was successful, you will see the status "Delivered".

The transmission report is an official document that records the fax transmission. It includes sender, recipient, date/time, number of pages and delivery status. In many cases it is accepted as proof of delivery (e.g. for cancellations).

Your documents are deleted immediately after successful delivery. We do not store fax contents longer than necessary for transmission. If delivery fails, documents are deleted automatically after 24 hours.

Yes, you will receive email updates on the status of your fax. The possible statuses are: "In progress" (fax is being sent), "Delivered" (delivered successfully), or "Failed" (with reason and automatic refund).

Please check the following:

• Is the file in the correct format? (PDF, Word, JPG, PNG)
• Is the file smaller than 20 MB?
• Is the file possibly corrupted? Try recreating it.
• Are you using an up-to-date browser? (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

If delivery fails due to a technical issue on our side, you will receive a refund in accordance with our T&Cs. The most common reasons for failures are: incorrect fax number, recipient fax machine unreachable, or technical problems at the recipient. Please check the number and try again.

The preview shows how your document will look as a black-and-white fax. Colours are converted to greyscale, which is normal. Check that the text is legible - that is the most important thing. Highly colour-based documents may look different from the original.

Please check:

• Your spam/junk folder
• That you entered the correct email address
• Wait a few minutes - emails can sometimes arrive with a delay

If you have not received an email after 30 minutes, please contact us at support@faxmonkey.com.

Yes, security is our top priority:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Secure payment via Stripe (PCI DSS certified)
• Automatic deletion of documents after sending

Your documents are stored only for as long as necessary to transmit the fax. After successful delivery they are deleted automatically. If delivery fails, deletion takes place after 24 hours. We do not read or analyse your documents.

No one. Your documents are transmitted in encrypted form and processed by machines only. Our staff do not have access to your fax contents. Only you and the recipient can see the document.

Yes, FaxMonkey processes your data solely to provide the fax service and deletes it once the job is complete. All transmissions are SSL encrypted. You can find details in our privacy policy.

Yes, a fax sent via FaxMonkey has the same legal effect as a conventional fax. The transmission report serves as proof of delivery. This is particularly important for cancellations, deadlines and official documents.

The transmission report documents that the fax was successfully handed over to the recipient's device. Case law generally recognises this as prima facie evidence of receipt. For particularly important documents, we also recommend using registered post.

Yes, many contracts (e.g. mobile phone, gym, insurance) can be cancelled by fax. Check your contract terms to see whether fax is accepted as a cancellation method. The transmission report serves as proof of timely cancellation.