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bimi PROTOCOLHost: Vercel DNSStandard: RFC 9495

How to Configure Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) on Vercel DNS

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 Vercel DNS.

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 Vercel DNS

  1. 1Open the Vercel Dashboard and navigate to the Team Settings or Project Settings.
  2. 2Go to "Domains" and select your root domain.
  3. 3Scroll to the DNS Records table.
  4. 4Find the CNAME record for the subdomain.
  5. 5Click the three dots menu (...) and select "Delete".

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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