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“Google introduces a new feature allowing users to sign in to their account using a selfie video, providing an alternative to traditional password and two-factor authentication methods.”
Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, which is then compared to an earlier video that Google keeps on file to confirm you're the account owner.
Setting up the selfie video feature simply requires you to look at your device's camera and follow a series of onscreen prompts that guide you through simple head movements to ensure multiple angles of your face are captured.
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Google's selfie video login feature uses a short video of your face to confirm account ownership
The feature is available on mobile devices and PCs
Setting up the feature requires following on-screen prompts to capture multiple angles of your face
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