Verified Mark Certificates (VMCs) allow companies to render their brand logo next to the “sender” field in email clients—visible even before the message is opened. Think of it as the email equivalent of the blue checkmark on Twitter or the verified badge on Instagram.

Logo-verified email is part of a groundbreaking initiative—in cooperation with Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) and email client providers— to create a more consistent, authenticated, and visually compelling email experience for both businesses and consumers. Here’s how it works:

A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) is currently issued by invitation only.

When Verified Mark Certificates are issued publicly, contact the following certification authorities.

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