Format 9: Fax numbers in the subject box for fax messages

If you want to send a message to a fax machine you have to type the recipient's identification in the e-mail's subject box.

Procedure

1. Write down the fax number in the e-mail's subject box.
2. You can add a title after the number. Please put a space between the number and title.
3. Write the message in the text box.
4. If you wish you can send the fax message with an attachment.
5. Send the e-mail to fax_number_subject@ecall.ch

Important

• The fax number must contain numbers only, e.g.: 0041447873071 . Spaces and special characters are not allowed in this number.
• After the fax number there must be a space, the rest of the line gets used as a subject.
• You can also insert a list. The numbers must be separated by a semicolon ';' such as: 0041447873071;0041447873072.
• As a sender's adress the e-mail must include an adress that you have registered in the list of allowed sender adresses in the personal settings.
• In the menu option 'Settings: Access via e-mail' the check box 'I allow messages to be sent via my eCall account by e-mail' must be activated.
• You have to write the telephone number in the international format. Example for Switzerland: 0041 or +41

Note

• The capitalization of the recipient's identification doesn't matter.
• If there are more recipients: <faxnumber1>;<faxnumber2>; ...).
• The message being sent to the fax machine is composed of the e-mail's subject box (without fax numbers), the text box and the optional attachment.

Updated on: 21/07/2023