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bimi PROTOCOLHost: Namecheap BasicDNSStandard: RFC 9495

How to Configure Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) on Namecheap BasicDNS

Displays authenticated brand logos next to incoming messages in supporting inboxes (Apple Mail, Gmail) after strict DMARC enforcement. Follow this verified implementation guide to deploy standard compliant BIMI DNS records in Namecheap BasicDNS.

Default BIMI Record Syntax

// Authoritative RFC Example
v=BIMI1; l=https://www.yourcompany.com/logo.svg; a=https://www.yourcompany.com/cert.pem

Configuration Steps in Namecheap BasicDNS

  1. 1Sign in to Namecheap and go to "Domain List".
  2. 2Click "Manage" next to your target domain.
  3. 3Go to the "Advanced DNS" tab.
  4. 4Find the "Host Records" table and locate the row for the subdomain.
  5. 5Click the red trash icon on the right side to delete it.

Verification Checklist (RFC 9495)

Verify DMARC enforcement on the root domain (p=quarantine pct=100 or p=reject).
Publish BIMI TXT record at default._bimi.yourcompany.com.
Ensure logo URL points to an SVG Tiny P/S compliant vector graphic.
Attach a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) from DigiCert or Entrust for full mailbox provider display.
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