> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://payperfax.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Send your first fax in 3 simple steps

Get your fax sent in minutes.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* A web browser with internet access
* The document you want to fax (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TIF, or JPEG)
* Destination fax number with country code
* Credit card or PayPal account for payment

## Send your first fax

<Steps>
  <Step title="Upload your document">
    Visit [fax.payperfax.com](https://fax.payperfax.com)

    1. Select the destination country by clicking the flag
    2. Enter the fax number with area code
    3. Enter your email address (for confirmation)
    4. Optionally add a cover page
    5. Upload your document (max 8MB)

    <Info>You must provide either a cover page or an attached file (or both) to proceed.</Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview and confirm pricing">
    Click **"Preview fax & check price"**

    * Review what your fax will look like
    * See the guaranteed final price
    * Processing takes 30-60 seconds

    <Tip>The price you see here is the final price - no hidden fees or surprises!</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pay and send">
    Click **"Continue to payment"**

    Choose your payment method:

    * Credit card (enter details directly)
    * PayPal (click through to approve)

    Your fax will be sent immediately after payment authorization.

    <Warning>
      Your card won't be charged immediately. A hold is placed for the amount, and you're only charged if the fax succeeds.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Alternative sending methods**: You can also send faxes from cloud storage via [Dropbox](/features/dropbox-integration) or [Google Drive](/features/google-drive-integration), or track faxes in real-time with our [browser extension](/features/browser-extension).
</Tip>

## What happens next?

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Track your fax" icon="chart-line">
    After payment, you'll see a tracking page showing real-time status:

    * **Queued**: Fax is waiting to be sent
    * **Sending**: Fax is being transmitted
    * **Delivered**: Fax sent successfully
    * **Failed**: Fax could not be delivered (no charge)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Receive confirmation" icon="envelope">
    When your fax completes (success or failure), you'll receive an email with:

    * Date and time of transmission
    * Destination fax identifier (CSID)
    * PDF copy of the actual fax sent
    * Final charge status
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If your fax fails" icon="shield">
    Don't worry! If your fax fails:

    * You won't be charged
    * The payment hold will be released
    * PayPerFax automatically retries 3 times
    * You'll receive a notification about the failure
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need more details?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Step-by-Step Guide" icon="list-check" href="/sending-faxes/step-by-step-guide">
    Detailed walkthrough with screenshots
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing & Payment" icon="dollar-sign" href="/pricing/pricing">
    Complete pricing breakdown
  </Card>

  <Card title="File Requirements" icon="file" href="/sending-faxes/file-requirements">
    Supported formats and size limits
  </Card>

  <Card title="FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/faq">
    Answers to common questions
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Card title="Ready to send?" icon="paper-plane" href="https://fax.payperfax.com" horizontal>
  Start sending your fax now
</Card>