Google will now let people use selfie-video to recover their account: How it works
Last Updated: 2026-07-24 10:24:14
Google is making account signs more dynamic with the use of selfie videos. Video-based security setup has become prevalent in recent times with even banks adopting VKYC model to approve people for accounts without making them visit the branch.
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Google introduces selfie video for account recovery.- Feature uses phone's selfie camera for verification.
- Data is encrypted and stored securely for privacy.
Video profiles are also part of authentication across other platforms and Google making it part of its tool set helps the feature go mainstream with billions having access to their accounts. Google assures the use of selfie video for sign-ins will be encrypted and only used for account recovery purposes.
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What is Google’s selfie video sign in
Google has shared a video which explains the new selfie video sign in process. Many of you have been using Face ID or unlock as the security method to unlock their phones, and now Google is offering a similar tool to help you use the account, even if you have forgotten the password. Video signs will be done using the selfie camera of your phone and you can register the ID which will be used as the reference when you use the feature after that.
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How to use selfie video for Google account sign in
Google says you can set up the profile by going to the selfie video section and looking into the device’s camera and following the guided movements that help the device capture multiple angles for verification of the person. Next time when you struggle with the sign up process, use this option to help Google verify your identity through the face data used during the set up.
Are selfie video signs safe?
Google claims using a selfie video sign has been built with user privacy and security in mind. The data is stored in your Google account and can be deleted any time. The company will only use the face data for sign ins and the selfie video is encrypted to prevent it from being accessed by others.
The face movement process allows Google to make sure the person in the selfie video is real and not using a photo or a recorded video to mimic and fool the sign in process.
Selfie video is not the only option for account signs with Google. You can also set up passkeys which is the other passwordless feature available across apps and websites. You can also route it through a recovery account and number to authenticate the account use.