# BIMI

BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) lets a domain with an enforcing DMARC policy publish a logo that supporting mail clients show next to authenticated messages.

## How it works

The record at default._bimi.domain points to an SVG logo and, for most providers, a Verified Mark Certificate proving the trademark.

BIMI rewards strict email authentication; it does not by itself block phishing.

## How to protect yourself

- Treat the logo as a sign of authenticated mail from that exact domain, not as proof the content is safe.
- Deploy DMARC enforcement before considering BIMI.

## Related tools

- [Email Authentication Checker](https://phishdestroy.io/developer-tools/email-auth-checker)

## Related terms

- [DMARC](https://phishdestroy.io/glossary/dmarc/)

## Further reading

- [Why Email-Only Abuse Reports](https://phishdestroy.io/why-email)

## Glossary

- [All terms](https://phishdestroy.io/glossary/)

Canonical: https://phishdestroy.io/glossary/bimi/