Google has introduced a new feature for its users. If you have forgotten your Google account password, you can use this feature to log in. Google is offering the option to use a selfie video as a login method. However, this feature is not yet available to everyone. You can check your eligibility by visiting g.co/signin-selfie. If you are eligible, you will be asked if you want to set up a selfie as a login option. After that, a short video of you will be recorded, and the feature will be ready. Google accounts store various photos, files, and data; people often forget their passwords and worry about losing this data.

To activate the feature, you need to look directly at the camera. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to turn your head in different directions so the camera can capture multiple angles of your face. This video will be securely saved to your Google account.

How does it work if you forget your password?

If you are unable to log in to your account in the future, Google will offer a selfie verification option. You will need to record a new selfie video at that time. This live video will be compared with the previously saved video. Once your identity is verified, you will gain access to the account.

What has Google said about privacy?

The company states that the selfie video will be saved only with the user's permission and will remain encrypted. It will be used solely for account login and recovery. Users can delete it at any time via their Google account settings.

How does it guard against fake videos?

Google says the system will not make decisions based on a static photo alone. Users must perform live movements to prove that a real person is present. Additionally, the system will check for deepfakes, fake photos, and suspicious login attempts.

Will it be used for age verification?

No. Google has clarified that this feature is designed exclusively for account login and recovery. It will not be used for age verification. Additionally, users suspected of being minors will not be included in this feature.

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