Google has introduced a "Selfie Video" feature as a new way to recover a locked Google Account when users don't have access to their usual phone or computer. The feature works alongside existing recovery methods, giving users another option to sign back in when needed.
How Does Google's Selfie Video Work?
To set up the new Selfie Video feature, users record a short video by looking into their device's camera and completing a few guided head movements, capturing their face from different angles. This video is encrypted and stored securely.
Now, if a user later gets locked out, they record a new selfie video, which Google compares against the saved one to verify identity and restore access.
To prevent spoofing, the guided head movements confirm the video is being recorded live. This feature, alongside Google's existing suspicious sign-in detection systems, blocks attempts at using fake photos or AI-generated deepfakes.
Selfie Videos are used only for sign-in unless a user opts to share them for something else and can be deleted anytime. Google states that, "Your selfie video is yours and you’re in control. It is recorded and securely stored with your consent and you can delete it at any time in your Google Account."
Users can check eligibility at g.co/signin-selfie and set up the feature right away.
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