---
title: "Temporarily Failed to Send Fax Error"
slug: "temporarily-failed-to-send-fax-error"
updated: 2026-05-05T10:29:25Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:27:32Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/temporarily-failed-to-send-fax-error"
stale: true
---

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# Temporarily Failed to Send Fax Error

## Symptom

When attempting to send an internet fax, you receive an error that reads, *"Temporarily failed to send fax."*

## Applies to

- 8x8 Work for Desktop
- Internet Fax

## Resolution

### Clear cache and log Out

1. Clear browser cache.
2. Log out of 8x8 Work for Desktop and then log back in.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Closing 8x8 Work for Desktop is not considered as logging off.

## Cause

This may be due to a browser cache issue. Logging out of 8x8 Work for Desktop will resync the app to the 8x8 server.