1. Access Your DNS Control Panel:
- Log in to your DNS hosting provider's control panel using your credentials.
- Locate the DNS management section or DNS settings.
- In your DNS control panel, locate the existing BIMI TXT record associated with your domain, The record should have "default._bimi" as its Host or Name.
- Select the option to edit the record.
3. Edit the Value/Points To:
- In the "Value" or "Text" field, you will define your BIMI record. Copy the value obtained from your Managed BIMI portal and paste it into the Value/Target section, while leaving the Host/Name as "default._bimi"
Note: Don't copy and paste the value in the screenshot. Yours will be targeted specifically for your own domain.
Note: If you're using Cloudflare make sure to turn off Cloudflare's Proxy Status.
4. Save the BIMI Record:
- After adding the CNAME record, save the changes in your DNS control panel.
5. Upload your VMC or CMC certificate in Managed BIMI.
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In order for Managed BIMI to get activated and your logo to be displayed in the outbound emails, you will also need to upload your VMC/CMC certificate to the Managed BIMI portal:
DNS changes may take some time to propagate across the internet. Be patient and allow some time for the BIMI record to propagate and for Managed BIMI to be active.