Master Guide

This article presents an all-encompassing approach to secure the coveted blue verified checkmark on Gmail. From DNS configuration for BIMI setup, SVG logo creation, and trademark acquisition, to obtaining a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC), it covers all necessary steps.

This guide offers insights on preparing and configuring your Domain Name System (DNS) for the setup of a BIMI record.

The process to secure a verified blue Gmail checkmark entails uploading a unique SVG formatted logo to your public server and pursuing a trademark.

This article outlines the steps to secure a VMC as part of the BIMI process. It delves into the application procedure, the necessity of a logo trademark, and the waiting period for approval.

BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) records are an extension of DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance policies that associate a brand's validated logo with its domain.