BIMI: The Identity Proof Behind the Logo
BIMI is a DNS-published claim that ties a verified brand logo to an authenticated domain, so mailbox providers can display it. Here is what each part of that claim requires.
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BIMI is a DNS-published claim that ties a verified brand logo to an authenticated domain, so mailbox providers can display it. Here is what each part of that claim requires.
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Displaying a company logo in Apple Mail can improve inbox recognition, trust, and visual distinctiveness, while cited studies associate logos with higher brand recall, open rates, purchase likelihood, and email confidence. The article presents Apple Branded Mail, a proprietary format shipped in iOS 18.2 in 2024, as a free alternative to inconsistent provider settings and the paid certificates and trademarks sometimes needed for broad BIMI coverage. Setup begins with a DMARC policy of p=quarantine or p=reject, then uses Apple Business Connect to add a brand, upload a PNG, HEIF, or JPEG logo at least 1024 × 1024 pixels, select domains, and verify identity. Verification can take up to seven business days; root-domain branding covers unconfigured subdomains, while brands needing broader client coverage are directed to BIMI.
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