Implementation Guide

Please check back frequently for changes and updates. Future BIMI programs may require BIMI certificates. Please note, these steps and resources are not final and will be updated as new information becomes available.

Step 1

Authenticate all of your organization’s emails with SPF, DKIM and DMARC – ensure all are aligned

DMARC policy must be at enforcement – either “p=quarantine” or “p=reject” on the organizational domain
No sp=none or pct<100

Step 2

Produce an an SVG Tiny 1.2 version of your official logo

W3C – Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Tiny 1.2 Specification
Square logo file
Include a solid colour background

Step 3

Publish a BIMI record for your domain in DNS

a= tag is currently optional

default._bimi.[domain] IN TXT “v=BIMI1; l=[SVG URL]; a=[PEM URL]
View your BIMI record BIMI Generator

Need DMARC help?

Head over to DMARC.org for the latest information