Google Rolls Out Selfie Video Sign-in
Google has introduced a new sign-in and account recovery feature, allowing users to regain access to their personal Google Accounts using a selfie video, according to Google. The feature, which is not yet available in…
Source: SoyaCincau · July 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 25 JULY 2026 —
Google has introduced a new sign-in and account recovery feature, allowing users to regain access to their personal Google Accounts using a selfie video, according to Google. The feature, which is not yet available in Malaysia, gives users an alternative method to recover their account if they forget their password or lose their primary authentication device.
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The tool is limited to personal Google Accounts and is currently unavailable for Google Workspace enterprise accounts and child accounts managed via Family Link, Google says. Setting up the feature requires users to record a short video clip using a smartphone or computer camera, aligning their face with the camera and completing guided head movements to record multiple angles of their face, as stated by Google.
As Google positions the selfie video feature as a backup tool for lockout scenarios, the company relies on liveness detection during the verification process to counter spoofing, according to Google. Requiring real-time head movements prevents unauthorized access attempts using static photographs or AI-generated deepfakes. Despite Google's security assurances, the feature has met with skepticism online, with netizens expressing concerns regarding biometric data collection, as reported by online sources.
The feature is being rolled out in phases, which explains why many users cannot access it yet, Google says. Local users in Malaysia will likely have to wait a few more weeks as the rollout expands globally, according to Google. Users can check their eligibility for the feature at g.co/signin-selfie, as stated by Google.
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