DNS & Email Trust
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BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification)
Checks for default._bimi TXT records to display verified brand logos in supporting email clients (Gmail, Apple Mail).
Why It Matters
BIMI increases email open rates and reassures recipients that messages are authentic by displaying verified brand avatars.
How We Check This
We check for DNS TXT records at default._bimi.yourdomain.com with v=BIMI1.
How to Fix & Implement
Copy-paste configuration blocks tailored for your web server or edge proxy.
nginx snippet
# DNS TXT at default._bimi.yourdomain.com: v=BIMI1; l=https://yourdomain.com/logo.svg; a=https://yourdomain.com/vmc.pem;
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BIMI require DMARC enforcement?
Yes, BIMI strictly requires a DMARC policy of p=quarantine (at pct=100) or p=reject.