BIMI Record Look Up
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What this is
BIMI (published at default._bimi.yourdomain.com) lets supporting mailbox providers display your brand logo next to authenticated mail. It only activates on top of enforced DMARC, and major providers additionally require a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC).
How to read your result
A valid record has v=BIMI1 and an l= URL pointing at an SVG logo (specifically the SVG Tiny PS profile); an a= tag points at the VMC. No record simply means no logo — deliverability is unaffected.
Common problems and how to fix them
BIMI record exists but no logo shows in Gmail/Yahoo
How it shows up: The record validates, yet inboxes show the default avatar.
How to fix it: Check the chain of prerequisites: DMARC must be at p=quarantine or p=reject (not none, not pct<100 for some providers), the logo must be SVG Tiny PS served over HTTPS, and Gmail requires a valid VMC (a= tag). Missing any one silently disables the logo.
Logo file rejected
How it shows up: Validators complain about the SVG; some providers ignore it.
How to fix it: Export specifically to the SVG Tiny PS profile (most design tools need a conversion step or dedicated tool), keep it square, under 32 KB, with a solid background, and a <title> element matching your brand.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a BIMI record?
- BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) is a DNS TXT record that tells inbox providers where to find your brand's logo so it can appear next to your authenticated emails. It is published at a selector host such as default._bimi.yourdomain.com and starts with v=BIMI1.
- How do I use this BIMI lookup tool?
- Enter a domain and the tool queries the default._bimi selector for that domain server-side, then displays the raw record and breaks down its tags. It shows the l= logo URL and any a= certificate URL so you can confirm the record is published and points to the right files.
- Why does a BIMI record matter?
- BIMI lets your verified brand logo show up in supporting inboxes like Gmail and Apple Mail, which builds trust and makes your legitimate mail stand out from spoofing. It only works once your domain already passes strong email authentication.
- How do I read or fix the result?
- The l= tag must point to a publicly reachable SVG Tiny PS logo, and the a= tag should point to a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) that many providers now require. If a tag is missing or the URLs are unreachable, republish the record with correct HTTPS links.
- What is a common BIMI gotcha?
- BIMI is ignored unless your domain has a DMARC policy at enforcement (p=quarantine or p=reject), so a valid-looking record alone will not display a logo. Also, a plain SVG or a certificate from an unapproved authority will fail even though the DNS record looks fine.