Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Starting soon, Gmail on both Android and iOS devices will display a checkmark beside the email addresses of senders who have implemented Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) alongside their Verified Mail Providers (VMCs).
- Once deployed online, this feature typically takes several weeks to reach cellular customers.
- When you see a verified checkmark in Gmail, it confirms that the sender’s identity matches their claimed email address.
Despite technological advancements and heightened awareness, customers continue to fall victim to email scams with alarming frequency since the inception of digital emailing services. Last year, Google introduced a distinctive checkmark feature on its Gmail website, providing an additional layer of authenticity by verifying the identities of senders, ensuring that they are indeed who they claim to be. In a move to enhance mobile security, Gmail and iOS will simultaneously introduce a matching verification badge on devices in the near future.
Google will soon start displaying a checkmark icon beside verified senders in the Gmail app on both iOS and Android devices, making it easier to identify trusted senders. For email authentication to succeed, senders must first complete Model Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) registration and also possess a verified trademark through the Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) program. This measure ensures that the designated identification area accurately represents the corporate entity, thereby rendering it more challenging for scammers to effectively impersonate well-established brands.
Gmail has begun supporting frequent mail client (FMC) and Baseline Incident Management Initiative (BIMI) certificates from the Certification Authority for Internet Authorities (CAIRA), allowing users to verify domain ownership. When a sender possesses a CMC but lacks a VMC, their avatar on the mailing platform will be displayed without the verified checkmark indicator.
Verified checkmarks appear exclusively within the official Gmail app. Google says that you won’t be able to view an image if you’re using a third-party email app on your iOS or Android device.
As part of a broader rollout of recent Google features, verified checkmarks in Gmail are set to gradually become available on both Android and iOS devices over the coming weeks. If you’re unsure whether the update has taken effect, ensure that you’re using the latest version of the app and verify your account’s settings by flipping to the relevant tab or section?
