You Can Now Recover Your Google Account With a Selfie Video

Google introduced a new selfie video sign-in option for Google Account recovery, allowing users to regain access by recording a video of themselves performing head movements. The feature, previously tested in Brazil, is designed for personal Google Accounts only and does not support Workspace, children's, or Advanced Protection Program accounts. Google says selfie videos are encrypted and stored securely to prevent impersonation attempts like AI-generated photos and videos.

Google today introduced a new selfie sign-in option https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in for Google Account recovery. It offers an alternative way for Google users to access their accounts alongside 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 complete a series of head movements to capture multiple angles. The video is saved to your account and can be used later if you need access. Google recommends users have multiple sign-in methods set up to avoid losing access to an account. With selfie video, you can take a selfie to get access to 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 are meant to prevent impersonation attempts like AI-generated photos and videos. Google says selfie videos are encrypted and stored securely, and are only used for helping you sign in to your account, unless you opt to "share it for additional purposes." Videos can be deleted anytime. Selfie videos were previously tested in Brazil. The feature is designed for Google Accounts only, and does not work for Workspace accounts, children's accounts, or accounts enrolled in the Advanced Protection Program. This article, " You Can Now Recover Your Google Account With a Selfie Video https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/23/google-account-selfie-video/ " first appeared on MacRumors.com https://www.macrumors.com Discuss this article https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/you-can-now-recover-your-google-account-with-a-selfie-video.2485800/ in our forums