Introduction
Learning how to get a VMC is an important step for businesses that want to improve email trust, brand recognition, and BIMI support. A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) allows your verified logo to appear directly in customer inboxes, helping your brand stand out while strengthening protection against phishing and spoofing attacks. At PLiKhost, we simplify the process of obtaining a DigiCert VMC, ensuring your business can adopt this powerful technology smoothly.
Here’s a clear step-by-step guide on how to get your VMC with PLiKhost.
Step 1: Prepare Your Domain for Authentication
Before applying for a VMC, authenticate your domain and verify that all required email authentication records are configured correctly.
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SPF (Sender Policy Framework): Specify which mail servers can send email on behalf of your domain.
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DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail): Cryptographically signs messages to verify authenticity.
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DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance): Set your DMARC policy to quarantine or reject to qualify for BIMI and VMC.
✅ Tip: PLiKhost can help check and configure these records for you.
Step 2: Register Your Logo as a Trademark
Next, a VMC requires your brand logo to be officially registered as a trademark. This prevents fraudsters from using fake logos and ensures only your organization can display it in emails.
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Logos must be in SVG Tiny PS 1.2 format.
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Background should be simple (transparent or solid).
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The trademark must be active and verifiable.
Step 3: Apply for a DigiCert VMC via PLiKhost
Once your domain and trademark are ready, you can apply for the certificate.
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Order your VMC through PLiKhost in local currency (IDR).
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We handle the process with DigiCert to ensure fast issuance.
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You’ll need to provide trademark documentation and company verification details.
Step 4: Validation and Verification
After submission, DigiCert performs a thorough verification of:
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Your domain and email authentication setup
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Your organization’s legal identity
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Your registered trademark ownership
This ensures only legitimate businesses are granted VMCs.
Step 5: Publish BIMI DNS Record
After validation, you’ll publish a BIMI record in your DNS.
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This record points to your verified logo file.
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Example record:
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PLiKhost can guide you through the configuration to ensure compliance.
Step 6: Logo Appears in Inbox
Finally, once everything is configured correctly, your verified logo will appear in supported inboxes such as Gmail and Yahoo.
This gives your customers instant confidence that they are interacting with the real you.
Why Get Your VMC Through PLiKhost?
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Official DigiCert Partner – trusted certificates with global recognition
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Local Support – easy communication and billing in IDR
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Expert Guidance – we help with DNS, trademark, and validation requirements
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Fast & Reliable – smoother process compared to applying directly
Conclusion
Securing a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) is a strategic investment for your brand. It increases trust, enhances recognition, and protects against phishing. With PLiKhost, the process is simplified from start to finish.
👉 Take the first step today and order your DigiCert VMC with PLiKhost.
