Google's new account recovery option lets eligible users verify their identity through a selfie video when they cannot access their usual phone or computer.

Google added selfie video recovery for eligible accounts, using encrypted videos and liveness checks to help users regain access when locked out.

Update, August 5, 2025: This story, originally published on August 3, has been updated with further mitigation advice as well as a new report regarding phishing and credential theft trends as Google ...

Google's selfie video feature could make account recovery easier and more secure, but experts warn that facial data is permanent and increasingly targeted by AI-enabled fraud ...

I probably get more emails and messages asking for my help to recover Gmail accounts that the sender says they have been locked out of than any other kind of support request. Being a cynical old ...

Forgot your Gmail password? Google now lets you use a selfie video to regain access to your account. This new recovery option aims to make signing in easier while adding security measures ...

Google now offers a selfie video option for account recovery. Users can set up a video in advance for future identity verification. This new feature works alongside existing recovery methods like ...

Google has introduced selfie video verification as a new sign-in option for Google Accounts. The feature helps users regain access to their accounts if they are locked out or do not have access to ...

Google has introduced a new Selfie Video feature designed to make Gmail account recovery simpler and more secure. The new verification method allows users to confirm their identity by recording a ...

Google’s new “Recovery Contacts” feature allows trusted friends or family members to help you regain access to your account by verifying a code. The feature is rolling out now and is recommended for ...