How to Add your Signature to a Fax on the Website

On the Doximity website, you can add your signature to faxes you've received or to attachments when composing a new fax. 

When adding your signature, you'll have the option to create a new signature or use a previously saved one. 

Once added, you can resize and position your signature on your document before sending your fax.


How to Add a Signature to a Received Fax

  • Log in to the Doximity website and navigate to: https://www.doximity.com/inbox/faxes.

    • You can also access your faxes by clicking the Fax tab on the left side of the screen.

  • Locate the fax you wish to sign in your inbox and click on it to open the fax.

  • On the left side of your fax, you'll see a Tools menu containing several editing options.
  • Select Add Signature from the menu to open the Signature pop-up menu.

Once you've opened the Signature menu, follow the appropriate instructions below to add your signature:


How to Add a Signature to an Attachment in a New Fax

  • Log in to the Doximity website and navigate to: https://www.doximity.com/inbox/faxes.

    • You can also access your faxes by clicking the Fax tab on the left side of the screen.

  • Click the blue + New fax button in the upper-right corner.

  • Enter the recipient's name or fax number.

  • Select the Person or Fax Contact you wish to message.

If the fax number you entered is not a number you have faxed before using the Doximity system, click on the fax number entered or the option that says Save New Contact.

  • Add a subject line and cover page text if desired.
  • Click the Add button next to the paperclip icon to add an attachment to your fax.

IMPORTANT: We only support the following file formats: docx, pdf, tiff, jpg, gif, odt, txt, html, and png. 

Attachments must not exceed 50 megabytes (MB) in size. 

If an attachment exceeds this limit, the fax will fail.

  • If your attachment contains images, select the checkbox next to Attachments Contain Images at the bottom of the fax composition screen to retain image quality.

NOTE: The Attachments Contain Images option is not automatically enabled. 

You must select this checkbox each time you send a fax containing images.

  • Click the pencil icon on your attached file to edit it.

  • A full-sized preview of your attached file will open, with an editing menu bar at the top of the page.

  • Click the Signature icon in the menu bar to open the Signature pop-up menu.

Once you've opened the Signature menu, follow the appropriate instructions below to add your signature:


How to Create or Use a Saved Signature

Once you've opened the Signature menu, you can create a new signature or, if you've previously saved one, select it to add to your document.

IMPORTANT:  If you sign a fax using a blue or red signature, it will appear in black and white when received by the recipient. 

How to Create and Add a New Signature

  • Clicking on the Signature icon will open a pop-up menu.
  • Use your mouse to add your signature in the field that says Please sign here.
  • If you are not satisfied with your signature, click Clear Signature in the top right corner to clear the signature field and sign again.
    • The Store Signature checkbox in the lower-left corner is selected by default. If you do not want to save your signature for future use, click the checkbox to uncheck this option.

  • Once you're satisfied with your signature, click Done in the lower-right corner.

  • Your signature will then appear at full size on your document.

  • Click on your signature to select it. Once selected, you can resize and drag your signature to your desired location.
  • Once you're satisfied with its size and placement, click outside the bounding box to deselect your signature.

  • Make any additional changes to your document using the editing menu bar at the top of the page.

How to Save and Forward a Received Fax After Adding Your Signature

After you've added your signature to a fax you received, follow these steps to save your changes and forward the signed document:

  • Once you've finished editing your fax, click Done in the upper-right corner to save your changes and exit editing mode.

  • To send your signed fax, click Forward in the top left of the page.

  • You'll be directed to the fax composition screen, where your signed document will be included as an attachment.

  • Enter the recipient's name or fax number.
  • Select the Person or Fax Contact you wish to message.

If the fax number you entered is not a number you have faxed before using the Doximity system, then click on the fax number entered or the option that says Save New Contact.

  • Add a subject line and cover page text, if desired.

  • If your signed fax contains images, select the checkbox next to Attachments Contain Images at the bottom of the fax composition screen to retain image quality.

NOTE: The Attachments Contain Images option is not automatically enabled. 

You must select this checkbox each time you send a fax containing images.

  • Once you've finished composing your fax, click the blue Send button in the lower-left corner of the composition screen to send your fax with the signed document attached.

How to Save and Send a New Fax With a Signed Attachment

After you've added your signature to an attachment while composing a new fax, follow these steps to save your changes and send your fax:

  • Once you are done making changes, click Save Edit in the bottom left corner to save your edits, close the file preview, and return to the fax composition screen.
  • Click the blue Send button in the bottom left of the composition screen to send your fax and attachment with the signature included.

How to Add a Previously Saved Signature

  • Clicking on the Signature icon will open a pop-up menu. If you have previously saved a signature, it will appear here. 
  • Click on your previously saved signature to add it to your document. 

NOTE: If you do not want to use your saved signature, click Add Signature in the upper-left corner of the pop-up menu to create a new signature.

Selecting Add Signature will prompt you to create a new signature. 

Follow the steps under How to Create and Add a New Signature above to add it to your document.

  • You can resize and drag your signature to your desired location.
  • Once you are satisfied with the placement of your signature, click outside of the bounding box to deselect the signature.
  • Make any additional changes needed using the menu bar at the top of the page.
How to Save and Forward a Received Fax After Adding Your Signature

After you've added your signature to a fax you received, follow these steps to save your changes and forward the signed document:

  • Once you've finished editing your fax, click Done in the upper-right corner to save your changes and exit editing mode.

  • To send your signed fax, click Forward in the top left of the page.

  • You'll be directed to the fax composition screen, where your signed document will be included as an attachment.

  • Enter the recipient's name or fax number.
  • Select the Person or Fax Contact you wish to message.

If the fax number you entered is not a number you have faxed before using the Doximity system, then click on the fax number entered or the option that says Save New Contact.

  • Add a subject line and cover page text, if desired.

  • If your signed fax contains images, select the checkbox next to Attachments Contain Images at the bottom of the fax composition screen to retain image quality.

NOTE: The Attachments Contain Images option is not automatically enabled. 

You must select this checkbox each time you send a fax containing images.

  • Once you've finished composing your fax, click the blue Send button in the lower-left corner of the composition screen to send your fax with the signed document attached.

How to Save and Send a New Fax With a Signed Attachment

After you've added your signature to an attachment while composing a new fax, follow these steps to save your changes and send your fax:

  • Once you are done making changes, click Save Edit in the bottom left corner to save your edits, close the file preview, and return to the fax composition screen.
  • Click the blue Send button in the bottom left of the composition screen to send your fax and attachment with the signature included.