BIMI Record ValidatorBIMI Record Validator API

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BIMI Validator checks if a domain has a valid BIMI record published in DNS. BIMI enables domain owners to display verified logos in supported email clients.

The BIMI Record Validator API provides reliable and fast access to bimi record validator data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use BIMI Record Validator, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call the BIMI Record Validator API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'GET');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

request = Net::HTTP::Get.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))
C# (HttpClient)
using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");

        var response = await client.GetAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/bimivalidator?domain=ebay.com");
        response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

        var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
        Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
    }
}

Authentication

The BIMI Record Validator API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the BIMI Record Validator API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the BIMI Record Validator API:

Validate BIMI Record

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
domainstringrequired
The domain to validate the BIMI record for
Format: domain (e.g., ebay.com)
-ebay.com

Response

The BIMI Record Validator API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "host": "ebay.com",
    "bimi_host": "default._bimi.ebay.com",
    "has_bimi_record": true,
    "bimi_record": "v=BIMI1;l=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg;a=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem",
    "bimi_records_count": 1,
    "version": "BIMI1",
    "svg_logo": {
      "url": "https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg",
      "status_code": 200,
      "valid": true,
      "file_size_bytes": 1518
    },
    "vmc_certificate": {
      "url": "https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem",
      "status_code": 200,
      "valid": true
    },
    "issues_found": [],
    "valid": true
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <host>ebay.com</host>
    <bimi_host>default._bimi.ebay.com</bimi_host>
    <has_bimi_record>true</has_bimi_record>
    <bimi_record>v=BIMI1;l=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg;a=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem</bimi_record>
    <bimi_records_count>1</bimi_records_count>
    <version>BIMI1</version>
    <svg_logo>
      <url>https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg</url>
      <status_code>200</status_code>
      <valid>true</valid>
      <file_size_bytes>1518</file_size_bytes>
    </svg_logo>
    <vmc_certificate>
      <url>https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem</url>
      <status_code>200</status_code>
      <valid>true</valid>
    </vmc_certificate>
    <issues_found>
    </issues_found>
    <valid>true</valid>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  host: ebay.com
  bimi_host: default._bimi.ebay.com
  has_bimi_record: true
  bimi_record: >-
    v=BIMI1;l=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg;a=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem
  bimi_records_count: 1
  version: BIMI1
  svg_logo:
    url: https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg
    status_code: 200
    valid: true
    file_size_bytes: 1518
  vmc_certificate:
    url: https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem
    status_code: 200
    valid: true
  issues_found: []
  valid: true
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
hostebay.com
bimi_hostdefault._bimi.ebay.com
has_bimi_recordtrue
bimi_recordv=BIMI1;l=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg;a=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem
bimi_records_count1
versionBIMI1
svg_logo{url:https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg,status_code:200,valid:true,file_size_bytes:1518}
vmc_certificate{url:https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem,status_code:200,valid:true}
issues_found[]
validtrue

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
hoststring"ebay.com"The domain name that was validated
bimi_hoststring"default._bimi.ebay.com"The BIMI DNS record host location
has_bimi_recordbooleantrueWhether a BIMI record exists for domain
bimi_recordPremiumstring"v=BIMI1;l=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg;a=https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem"The complete BIMI DNS record content
bimi_records_countnumber1Number of BIMI records found in DNS
versionstring"BIMI1"BIMI protocol version identifier
svg_logoobject{...}-
â”” urlPremiumstring"https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.svg"URL where the SVG logo is hosted
â”” status_codePremiumnumber200HTTP status code when fetching SVG logo
â”” validPremiumbooleantrueWhether the SVG logo file is valid
â”” file_size_bytesPremiumnumber1518Size of SVG logo file in bytes
vmc_certificateobject{...}-
â”” urlPremiumstring"https://vmc.digicert.com/2b7216dc-27d2-4fbd-8472-f68790117238.pem"URL where the VMC certificate is hosted
â”” status_codePremiumnumber200HTTP status code when fetching certificate
â”” validPremiumbooleantrueWhether the VMC certificate is valid
issues_foundarray[]List of validation issues discovered during check
validPremiumbooleantrueOverall validity status of BIMI record

Headers

Required and optional headers for BIMI Record Validator API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-Keyrequiredyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
Acceptoptionalapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentoptionalMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDoptionalreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-Controloptionalno-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Learn more about request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access BIMI Record Validator through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the bimi record validator data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test BIMI Record Validator in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  bimivalidator(
    input: {
      domain: "ebay.com"
    }
  ) {
    host
    bimi_host
    has_bimi_record
    bimi_record
    bimi_records_count
    version
    svg_logo {
      url
      status_code
      valid
      file_size_bytes
    }
    vmc_certificate {
      url
      status_code
      valid
    }
    issues_found
    valid
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The BIMI Record Validator API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call BIMI Record Validator directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.

CORS HeaderValueDescription
Access-Control-Allow-Origin*Accepts requests from any origin
Access-Control-Allow-Methods*Accepts any HTTP method
Access-Control-Allow-Headers*Accepts any request headers

Browser Usage: You can call BIMI Record Validator directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.

Learn more about CORS support →

Rate Limiting

BIMI Record Validator API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all BIMI Record Validator users.

PlanRate LimitDescription
Free5 requests/minHard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors
StarterNo LimitProduction ready - standard traffic priority
ProNo LimitProduction ready - preferred traffic priority
MegaNo LimitProduction ready - highest traffic priority

Learn more about rate limiting →

Rate Limit Headers

When rate limits apply, each BIMI Record Validator response includes headers to help you track your usage:

HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitMaximum number of requests allowed per time window
X-RateLimit-RemainingNumber of requests remaining in the current window
X-RateLimit-ResetUnix timestamp when the rate limit window resets

Handling Rate Limits

Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, BIMI Record Validator returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.

Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.

Best Practices for BIMI Record Validator:

  • Monitor the rate limit headers to track your BIMI Record Validator usage (Free plan only)
  • Cache bimi record validator responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
  • Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle BIMI Record Validator performance

Note: BIMI Record Validator rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using BIMI Record Validator on Free tier.

Error Codes

The BIMI Record Validator API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

CodeMessageDescriptionSolution
200OKRequest successful, data returnedNo action needed - request was successful
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed requestCheck required parameters and ensure values match expected formats
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API keyInclude x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard
403ForbiddenAPI key lacks permission or insufficient creditsCheck credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min)Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan
500Internal Server ErrorServer error occurredRetry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists
503Service UnavailableAPI temporarily unavailableWait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates

Learn more about error handling →

Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.

Integrate BIMI Record Validator with SDKs

Get started quickly with official BIMI Record Validator SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.

Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.

Integrate BIMI Record Validator with No-Code API Tools

Connect the BIMI Record Validator API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage bimi record validator data across thousands of apps.

All platforms use your same API key to access BIMI Record Validator. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for BIMI Record Validator?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for BIMI Record Validator and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does BIMI Record Validator cost?

Each successful BIMI Record Validator API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful bimi record validator lookups.

Can I use BIMI Record Validator in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of BIMI Record Validator, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use BIMI Record Validator from a browser?
Yes! The BIMI Record Validator API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my BIMI Record Validator credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, BIMI Record Validator API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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