Google has begun rolling out selfie video as a new way to log into Google accounts, adding to existing face-based options such as phone face unlock and biometric passkey verification. The feature is designed to help people who are locked out of their account or without access to their usual device, giving them an extra route back in rather than replacing current sign-in methods; it is not yet available for Workspace accounts, child accounts, or those enrolled in Google's Advanced Protection Program.

To set it up, users go to Security & Sign-in in their Google account, choose "Selfie video" under sign-in options, and follow prompts using a computer's camera or a QR code scanned with a phone, removing glasses or masks and avoiding busy backgrounds. During setup and every subsequent login, Google requires specific head movements to counter deepfakes and confirm a live person is present, storing the resulting video, which it says is encrypted, used solely for sign-in verification, and can be deleted by the user at any time from the Video Verification page.