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BIMI Record Checker

Check a domain's BIMI TXT record, logo URL, certificate URL, DMARC enforcement policy, and default._bimi DNS setup.

Last reviewed: June 11, 2026

About this tool

Inspect BIMI records before brand logo rollout so the default selector, hosted SVG logo, certificate URL, and DMARC enforcement signal are visible in one report.

BIMI Record Checker inspects the default._bimi TXT record that can tell supported inboxes where to find a verified brand logo. It parses the BIMI version, logo URL, certificate URL, and related DMARC enforcement signal so brand indicator setup can be reviewed before rollout.

  • Looks up the default._bimi hostname and extracts BIMI TXT records.
  • Parses v, l, and a tags for version, SVG logo URL, and VMC or CMC certificate URL.
  • Checks DMARC policy alongside BIMI because mailbox providers generally expect quarantine or reject enforcement.

How to use BIMI Checker

Enter a domain or default._bimi hostname, run the check, and review the detected BIMI record plus parsed tags. Start with the l logo URL, optional a certificate URL, and DMARC policy because BIMI display depends on both DNS setup and strong authentication.

When this tool is useful

  • Check a domain before launching BIMI brand indicators in supported mailboxes.
  • Review logo and certificate URLs after a DNS, CDN, or certificate hosting change.
  • Audit BIMI alongside SPF, DKIM, and DMARC during email trust and deliverability work.

Practical tips

  • Confirm DMARC is enforced with quarantine or reject before expecting BIMI logos to display widely.
  • Host BIMI logo and certificate URLs over HTTPS and keep them publicly reachable.
  • Keep the record at default._bimi unless you have a provider-specific reason to use another selector.

Examples you can test

These examples show the kind of real input and reviewed output this tool is designed to support. Use them as a starting point before pasting your own production content, then compare the output with the destination system that will use the result. The goal is not only to produce a value, but to make the input assumptions, output format, and review step clear enough that the result can be trusted in a real workflow.

Check default BIMI setup

Example input

example.com

Expected output

BIMI record, logo URL, certificate URL, and DMARC policy signal

Useful before requesting logo display in supported inboxes.

Review logo hosting

Example input

default._bimi.example.com

Expected output

Parsed l and a tags with HTTPS warnings

BIMI depends on hosted assets staying reachable after CDN or certificate changes.

Validation checklist

Run through these checks before copying the result into a CMS, codebase, spreadsheet, campaign, support ticket, or production document. Small formatting differences, unit assumptions, hidden whitespace, and platform-specific rules are common sources of mistakes in quick browser tools, so the final review should happen in the same context where the output will be used.

  • Publish exactly one BIMI TXT record at default._bimi.
  • Use an HTTPS logo URL in the l tag.
  • Add a VMC or CMC certificate URL in the a tag when required by your mailbox targets.
  • Confirm DMARC is enforced with quarantine or reject.
  • Review SPF and DKIM alignment before expecting BIMI to display.

Why people use this tool

BIMI is not just a logo record. It sits on top of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC and can improve brand recognition in supported inboxes only when authentication is clean. A missing logo URL, non-HTTPS asset, or weak DMARC policy can prevent the logo from appearing even if the visible record looks simple.

Related search intents

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Frequently asked questions

What does a BIMI record checker validate?

It checks the TXT record at default._bimi.yourdomain.com, parses the BIMI logo and certificate tags, and reviews whether DMARC enforcement appears ready.

Why does BIMI require DMARC?

BIMI depends on strong email authentication. Many mailbox providers expect DMARC enforcement with p=quarantine or p=reject before showing a brand logo.

What is the l tag in BIMI?

The l tag points to the hosted brand logo, usually an HTTPS URL for a BIMI-compatible SVG file.

What is the a tag in BIMI?

The a tag points to a Verified Mark Certificate or similar certificate file when a mailbox provider requires one for logo display.

Does this checker validate the SVG file itself?

No. It validates the DNS record and URL fields. Use a dedicated SVG and certificate review before production BIMI rollout.

Review and privacy notes

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