# Forgot your Google password? Now log in with a selfie

Google is testing a new feature that lets users who forget their passwords log in by taking a selfie. This uses facial recognition as an alternative authentication method, aiming to improve convenience while raising questions about security and privacy. It could change how millions of people access their accounts.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/google-now-lets-you-log-into-your-account-with-a-selfie/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:14:25 +0000