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Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.

First publishedJul 23, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedJul 23, 22:29 UTC · just now ago
11 outletThe Verge11 outletSeattle Times11 outletArs Technica
The Verge6Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie videoOpen ↗Seattle Times6Google will now let users sign into accounts with a selfie videoOpen ↗Ars Technica7Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.Open ↗
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Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes.

Reported by 3 outlets — Ars Technica, Seattle Times, The Verge. See all sources ↓

Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes. Now, Google has a completely new option: your face. You can now give Google a video record of your face and sign into your account with a selfie, which sounds like something people are going to just love.

Read the full report at Ars Technica ↗

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Getting locked out of an account is no fun. Google has a few ways to help you regain access if you happen to forget your password or lose an authenticator, including recovery contacts and backup codes.
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3 outlets, average source rating 6.3/10.
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just now ago.
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    Google will now let users sign into accounts with a selfie video

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