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Build smarter apps. These fax API code samples in Curl, Ruby, Python, PHP, and Node.js make integration effortless—so you can focus on building.

Curl code sample

When fax is an integral part of your business, you can’t afford non-compliance with industry regulations, high failure rates, slow transmission times, and poor output quality.


curl  -X POST 'https://api.documo.com/vl/fax/send'  
-H 'Authorization: Basic YOUR API KEY' 
-H 'content-type: multipart/form-data'  
-F 'recipientFax=12345678900' 
-F 'coverPage=true'  
-F 'recipientName=John Snow'
-F 'subject=Winter is coming'  
-F 'notes=This fax is gonna let you know about the coming winter' 
-F ' =@/home/user/Documents/Winter. pdf'

Ruby code sample

When fax is an integral part of your business, you can’t afford non-compliance with industry regulations, high failure rates, slow transmission times, and poor output quality.


require 'net/http' , require  'uri'
uri  =  URI . parse ( "https : //api.documo.com/v1/fax/send" )  request  =  Net: : HTTP: :
Post . new (uri)  request . content_ type  = "multipart/form-data"
request[ "Authorization" ] = "Basic YOUR API KEY" request . set_form_data( 
"recipientFax" => "12345678900",  "coverPage" => "true", "recipientName" => "John
Snow" , "subject" => "Winter is coming" ,  "notes"  =>  "This fax is gonna let you
know about the coming winter ''  ''  =>  "@/home/user/Documents/Winter . pdf " , 
reg options = {
use ssl: uri.scheme ==  "https", 
response =  http. request  (request), puts response.   read  .  .  /common/templates  _layout

Python code sample

When fax is an integral part of your business, you can’t afford non-compliance with industry regulations, high failure rates, slow transmission times, and poor output quality.


import  requests
|  url  =  "http://api.documo.com/vl/fax/send',
headers  =  {
'Authorization':'Basic YOUR API KEY',' Content-Type ':' multipart/form-data '  ,
data  =  [
('recipientFax','12345678900') , ' ( ' coverPage ' ,   true ) ,
(  ' recipientName ' ,  'John Snow '  ) ,  ' (  ' subiect ' ,  ' Winter is coming '  ) ,  
( ' notes ' ,  ' This
fax is gonna let you know about the coming winter '
files  =  [
( " ' ,  open ( ' /home/user/Documents/Winter . pdf '  ' rb '  ) ) ,
requests . post ( url,   headers=headers ,  data=data ,  files=files ) ,

PHP code sample

When fax is an integral part of your business, you can’t afford non-compliance with industry regulations, high failure rates, slow transmission times, and poor output quality.


$ client   =   new   http \ Client;
$ request   =   new http \ Client \ Request;

$body  =  new http\Message\Body;
$body -> addForm(array(  "recipientFax'  =>  '12345678900', 
' recipientName ' => 'John Snow' ,  ' subject '   => ' Winter is coming' , 
'notes' => This fax is gonna let you know about the coming winter ), array(
array(
'name' => ' '
'type' => null,
'file' => ' /home/vlad/Downloads/Winter.pdf ' , 
"data' => null
}
) ) ;
$request -> setRequesturl( ' https://api.documo.com/v1/fax/send ' ) ; $request -
> setRequestMethod (   'POST'   )  ; $request -> setBody ( $body ) ;
$request -> setHeaders ( array (
'Authorization' => ' Basic YOUR API KEY "  ) ) ;
$client->enqueue  (  $request)->send( ) ; $response = $client -> getResponse ( ) ;
echo $response -> getBody ( ) ;

Node.js code sample

When fax is an integral part of your business, you can’t afford non-compliance with industry regulations, high failure rates, slow transmission times, and poor output quality.


const fs = require ( " fs " ) ;
const request = require ("request")
let fileName ="/home/user/Documents/Winter. pdf"
request ( {
method: ' POST ',  url : ' https :  / / api.documo.com/vl/fax/send', headers: {
Authorization: 'Basic YOUR API KEY', ' content-type ' : ' multipart / form-data '
formData: {
recipientFax: '12345678900', coverPage: true, recipientName: 'John Snow' ,
subject: 'Winter is coming ' ,  notes: ' This fax is gonna let you know about the
coming winter' ;
files:  {
value: fs.createReadStream(fileName),  options: {

filename: fileName contenTType: 'application/pdf"
} , function (  error, response,  body )  { 
'console. log (body);  }  )  ;

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Create your own cover pages and craft your fax content from multiple sources then distribute your way
Manage and Automate Your Fax Workflows
The Documo API can be used to manage tasks and events for both incoming and outgoing faxes
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Our HIPAA secure fax service is a top rated product for sending and receiving faxes from a computer. Since your practice does not need to print out papers, you do not need to worry about storing physical files or destroying them properly after faxing to ensure security compliance

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How do I build a Fax API in Javascript?
Our API documents include instructions and samples for programming in Python, PHP, Ruby, cURL, and Javascript. Use these instructions and samples to guide you in integrating the Documo API with your business’s software.
What can connect to a fax API?
With our in-depth API instructions available in several programming languages, you can integrate Documo into almost any software, whether proprietary to your company or not.
How do I make a fax API work with outlook?
Because Documo’s Fax is a web-based program, you don’t have to do a lot to make it work with any email program that you use, including Outlook.
Do I need a fax API?
If your company requires a scalable solution for computer-based faxing, Documo’s robust API could help. With this, you can automate processes or make a tailored option for the way your business faxes. The great part about Documo is that you can integrate its API into your in-house software or customize it on a developer level, using a variety of common programming languages .
Do I need a fax machine to use the API?
No. Physical fax machines are not required to send or receive faxes through Documo’s Fax API. However, we have a variety of solutions available to help you integrate your physical fax machines and MFPs so that you can continue to use those devices to fax using Documo’s secure network.
Is your fax API HIPAA compliant?
Whatever program or method used for faxing sensitive documents and medical records, you must adhere to HIPAA regulations. Documo includes a host of important privacy and security features that makes our service fully compliant with all relevant regulations outlined in HIPAA.

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Programmatic Fax API: Streamlining Your Document Transmission Process

Industry Leaders Choose Documo

Integrate Rapidly with These API Code Samples

Curl code sample

Ruby code sample

Python code sample

PHP code sample

Node.js code sample

Why Healthcare and Enterprise Organizations  Trust Documo

Send and Receive Fax Transmissions from the Fax API

Customize Fax Covers and Content

Manage and Automate Your Fax Workflows

Integrates into Your Software Quickly and Easily

The Most Trusted Faxing Solution for the Healthcare Industry

Get in touch with our US based team of fax experts

Here are a few things you might want to  ask us about

How do I build a Fax API in Javascript?

What can connect to a fax API?

How do I make a fax API work with outlook?

Do I need a fax API?

Do I need a fax machine to use the API?

Is your fax API HIPAA compliant?

“Switching to Documo helped us reduce costs and improve service quality. Despite initial issues, Documo’s support was transparent and reassuring. We've found Documo's reliability and customer support to be invaluable, even though we wish there were fewer issues initially.”

“Documo’s all-in-one solution simplified our process immensely. We no longer have to print documents for signing, which has cut down turnaround time significantly. The integration with our EMR system was seamless, allowing faxes and e-signatures all in one place.”

“Documo fit the need we had for a digital fax solution, especially with our growing print volume across locations. Their support is always responsive, and it was easy to set up for remote teams with SSO and a flexible portal.”

“Documo made the 'buy vs. build' decision easy. They provided excellent service and support during our setup phase. We felt Documo’s powerful offering was the right fit for us to fully integrate a fax solution into our product portfolio.”

We're compliant:

Programmatic Fax API: Streamlining Your Document Transmission Process

Industry Leaders Choose Documo

Integrate Rapidly with These API Code Samples

Curl code sample

Ruby code sample

Python code sample

PHP code sample

Node.js code sample

Why Healthcare and Enterprise Organizations Trust Documo

Send and Receive Fax Transmissions from the Fax API

Customize Fax Covers and Content

Manage and Automate Your Fax Workflows

Integrates into Your Software Quickly and Easily

The Most Trusted Faxing Solution for the Healthcare Industry

Get in touch with our US based team of fax experts

Here are a few things you might want to ask us about

How do I build a Fax API in Javascript?

What can connect to a fax API?

How do I make a fax API work with outlook?

Do I need a fax API?

Do I need a fax machine to use the API?

Is your fax API HIPAA compliant?

“Switching to Documo helped us reduce costs and improve service quality. Despite initial issues, Documo’s support was transparent and reassuring. We've found Documo's reliability and customer support to be invaluable, even though we wish there were fewer issues initially.”

“Documo’s all-in-one solution simplified our process immensely. We no longer have to print documents for signing, which has cut down turnaround time significantly. The integration with our EMR system was seamless, allowing faxes and e-signatures all in one place.”

“Documo fit the need we had for a digital fax solution, especially with our growing print volume across locations. Their support is always responsive, and it was easy to set up for remote teams with SSO and a flexible portal.”

“Documo made the 'buy vs. build' decision easy. They provided excellent service and support during our setup phase. We felt Documo’s powerful offering was the right fit for us to fully integrate a fax solution into our product portfolio.”

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