# Introducing Selfie Login for Google Accounts Google rolls out selfie video as a new login method. - **Source:** [The Keyword](https://brifing.si/source/1bf6786b-d11e-4f89-9ea8-3bf84080f694) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Product Management](https://brifing.si/c/product) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/8cf5358c-4836-4cd8-b8a8-8a996bc3bf27 ## New Login Method for Google Accounts Google is introducing a new method for users to access their accounts: selfie video. This method offers an alternative solution when traditional phone or computer access is unavailable or the account is locked. ## How to Set Up Selfie Video Setting up selfie video is straightforward. Users look into their device's camera and perform a few short, guided head movements. These movements capture multiple angles for account login. ## Selfie Solution for Login Issues When encountering login issues, users can take a new selfie to regain access to their account. The system compares the new video with the saved one to verify identity. ## Privacy and Security First Selfie videos are recorded with user consent and encrypted for storage. Users can delete their videos at any time through their Google Account. These videos are used solely for account login. ## Measures Against Deepfakes Google implements multi-layered security measures to prevent fake photos and videos (deepfakes). Simple movements are required to prove it's a live video, and suspicious login attempts are detected. ## Secure and Flexible Login Options This update is part of Google's efforts to provide secure and flexible login options. Selfie video works alongside other security measures like passkeys and recovery contacts. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._