How to find all accounts linked to your email

It’s easy to lose track of everything you’ve signed up for. From old social profiles to forgotten shopping logins, more companies have your data than you realize. Learning how to find all accounts linked to your email is the first step to removing unnecessary access to your info.

Leaving inactive accounts open isn’t just a clutter issue but a huge security risk. For one, data breaches seem to happen every second (and quite literally do in Australia). Unauthorized access and spam are also more likely when your info is scattered across unused platforms.

This guide will show you how to find accounts linked to your Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and social media profiles. You’ll also learn extra tricks for uncovering old logins and whether third-party services claiming to do the work for you are actually worth it.

How to find all accounts linked to your Gmail address

You can view a list of all accounts you’ve created with the “Sign in with Google” option through your Gmail security settings. Follow these steps after opening Gmail:

1. Go to your Google account settings by clicking the square next to your profile icon and selecting Account.
2. Click Security on the left-side menu.
3. Scroll down and click See all connections under “Your connections to third-party apps & services.”
4. You’ll find a list of your Google sign-ins.
5. Click on any of the entries to see what info you share with each provider (See details) or Delete all connections.

See also: How to block ads on Gmail

How to find all accounts linked to your Outlook email

Much like Gmail, you’ll have to go through your Microsoft account privacy settings to see what services are linked to Outlook. Open your email and follow these steps:

1. Click on your profile icon at the top-right, then My profile.
2. Select Privacy from the left-side menu.
3. You’ll be asked to enter your Microsoft password. Do so to proceed.
4. Click App access to see a list of linked services and edit any permissions.

How to find all accounts linked to your Yahoo email address

Finding all accounts linked to your Yahoo email is just as easy as with Gmail and Outlook. Sign into your email account and use this short guide:

1. Hover over your name in the top right corner of the screen and click Add or Manage Accounts.
2. Click Account info.
3. Sign in again to pass the security check.
4. Click Recent activity, then scroll all the way down.
5. You can click View all connected apps here to browse through linked services and remove them as needed.

Related: How to delete a Yahoo account

How to find all the accounts you created with social logins

Emails aside, your social media profiles can also serve as your ticket to various online services.  If you’ve ever logged in with Facebook, you might have accounts you forgot about. Here’s how to track them down and remove access if needed.

Facebook

1. Open Facebook and click your profile icon in the top right corner.
2. Click Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. Under “Your activity and permissions,” choose Apps and websites.
4. As always, you can view, edit, and remove any accounts you don’t need here.

See also: Should you trust Facebook?

Instagram

1. Launch Instagram and click on ☰ More.
2. Afterwards, click Settings.
3. Scroll down and click on Website permissions, then Apps and websites.
4. Here you can see any active or expired Instagram logins, or ones you’ve removed.

Twitter/X

1. Log into your X/Twitter account and click More.
2. Next, click Settings and privacy.
3. Select Security and account access.
4. You can remove any Google or Apple accounts through Connected accounts.
5. Otherwise, navigate to Apps and sessions > Connected apps.
6. Click on any of the apps, then Revoke app permissions as needed.

See also: How to delete Twitter

LinkedIn

1. Open LinkedIn and click on your profile in the top-right corner.
2. Select Settings & Privacy to proceed.
3. Click on the Data privacy tab.
4. Scroll down and click Permitted services for a list of linked accounts.

Further tips to find accounts linked to your email

Going through your privacy settings barely scratches the surface of how many accounts you can rack up over the years. Many are easy to forget, especially if you’ve subscribed or signed up for services without thinking twice.

Here are some more ways to find accounts linked to your email.

Look through your inbox

Welcome emails, password change requests, booking notifications, order details, and other messages indicate that you’ve signed up somewhere. Scan your emails for the following keywords to discover long-forgotten accounts:

• Details of your order
• Thank you for your purchase
• Your order is complete
• This is your receipt
• Your booking is confirmed
• Your single-use code
• Welcome
• Account activation
• Verify your account/email address
• Password reset request
• Reset your password
• Terms of service/privacy policy: all that GDPR-related spam finally comes in handy to unsubscribe from any pesky mailing lists.

Review saved passwords, browsing history, and mobile apps

These things should also help you uncover and delete more accounts linked to your email:

• Your in-browser or dedicated password manager
• Your browsing history
• Any mobile apps you’ve installed

Use the password reset feature on popular websites

Have you ever signed up for a free trial of Spotify, Amazon Prime, or other platforms and promptly forgotten about them when they expired? If you’re unsure you have an account and haven’t saved your login details (or never imported them from a different browser), try the password reset feature on the most popular services. They’ll let you know if your email isn’t in their database.

Dig through your phone messages

Delivery companies often notify you of package arrivals through SMS. If your email inbox is tidy but you don’t bother deleting old text messages, scrolling through them could jog your memory about any one-time purchases and help you clean up unused accounts.

Is there a website that can find all accounts linked to your email?

Websites like Mine (aka SayMine) advertise a service that shows all accounts tied to your email. However, many users on Reddit and TrustPilot are wary of handing over inbox access to such companies—and with good reason.

Letting a third party read and send your emails could expose your messages, bank info, and other sensitive data. Critics point out that Mine asks for more access than necessary by scanning not just basic headers but also subject lines and snippets.

Several users report that the removal requests sent on your behalf by Mine often come across as generic and spammy, seeming ineffective at truly erasing your data. Many feel that the extra permissions aren’t worth the potential privacy risks.

Additionally, such companies don’t handle the data deletion process for you. As their privacy policy outlines, Mine only sends initial requests, after which you have to follow up with each company yourself. Sometimes, this results in a flood of automated responses or extra verification steps rather than a straightforward deletion.

At that point, you’re better off doing everything manually anyway, without the risk of exposing more of your private data to a third party.

What to do next

You’ve likely had your work cut out while hunting down old accounts. While the easy fix is not signing up for so many things, the sad reality is that even your toaster needs you to log in to track how crispy you want your bread in the morning.

If you want to minimize the damage the next time a billion-dollar company leaks your data, here’s how to cut down on unnecessary sign-ups and keep things organized:

• Use temporary emails: Try secure email providers like ProtonMail and Tuta when you want to buy shoes from that one store in your city and need to sign up for delivery.
• Consolidate your logins: Consider using a capable password manager to store everything securely in one spot. Logging in with Google, Facebook, or others is also an option, but it comes with the trade-off of letting these companies track your behavior.
• See if your email was part of a breach: Input your email on HaveIBeenPwned, and the tool will show you a list of data breaches and the provider that exposed your information. For security, consider deleting those accounts and changing your passwords.
• Spring cleaning: Set aside half an hour every few months to review unused accounts and delete them as needed.

Related: Are password managers safe?

Frequently Asked Questions

Further reading:

• How to remove yourself from the internet
• What is a data broker?