Google today introduced a new selfie login option for Google account recovery. It provides Google users with an alternative way to access their accounts as well as passkeys, recovery contacts, and other entry methods.
To create a selfie video, you look at your device’s camera and then follow Google’s instructions to perform a series of head movements to capture multiple angles. The video is saved to your account and can be used later if you need to access it.
Google recommends that users configure multiple sign-in methods to avoid losing access to an account. With selfie video, you can take a selfie to access your account if you don’t have access to your email address or a trusted device. Google compares your new selfie video to the one saved to the account to grant access. Multiple layers of security aim to prevent identity theft attempts such as AI-generated photos and videos.
Google says selfie videos are encrypted and securely stored and are only used to help you sign in to your account, unless you choose to “share them for additional purposes.” Videos can be deleted at any time.
Selfie videos have already been tested in Brazil. The feature is designed only for Google Accounts and does not work for Workspace accounts, children’s accounts, or accounts enrolled in the Advanced Protection program.
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