Google really wants you to record a video selfie in case you get locked out

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TL;DR

• Google is actively promoting its new video selfie sign-in method.
• After rolling the feature out in July, it can be seen prompting users to set up video selfies on the homepage.
• The feature isn’t meant to replace your passwords or passkeys but to help recover your Google account.

After simplifying third-party sign-ups with your Google account and repeatedly urging you to replace passwords with passkeys, Google now wants you to sign in with a selfie video. Google launched the new sign-in method in July, and while it’s still not available in all regions, it can now be seen prompting users to set up login via selfie video.

Google has now started soliciting users to try the video selfie sign-in feature via its homepage on desktop. According to Search Engine Watch, the tech giant has started displaying a banner on its homepage to promote the new sign-in method.




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