How to find accounts linked to your email

It’s a good idea to regularly run a thorough clean-up of online accounts. 

Not only does it help to get rid of spam, it also boosts your online privacy.

Long-forgotten accounts on sites with poor security standards may end up in a data breach—and given how common such incidents are these days, it’s a matter of when, not if.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to dig up those old accounts.

Let’s get started.

Note: We’re going to teach you how to find accounts linked to your email only. If you want to look up accounts created with someone else’s email, you’re not going to find what you’re looking for here.

Updated: March 3, 2025

In short, here is how to find all accounts linked to your email address:

Find accounts linked to your email accounts

If you’re looking for accounts linked to your email address, your inbox sounds like a reasonable starting point.

Only, it’s not where we’re actually going to start.

Instead, let’s look at accounts created using the “sign in with your email account” feature most sites use these days.

Gmail (Google)

1. Go to gmail.com and sign in.
2. Click your profile icon and select “manage your Google account.”
3. Go to “security.”
4. Click “your connections to third-party apps & services.”
5. Select an app and click “delete all connections you have with XYZ.”
6. Confirm by clicking “confirm.”

Click here to see detailed instructions on how to find accounts linked to your Google account.

1. Go to gmail.com and sign in

• Go to gmail.com and sign in.

2. Click your profile icon and select “Google Account settings”

• In the top-right corner of the Gmail page, find your profile picture or a circular icon with your initial.
• Click on this icon. A menu will appear.
• Select “manage your Google account.” This will take you to your account settings.

3. Go to “security”

• You’ll see several tabs on the left side of the screen. Click on “security.”
• This section contains information about your account’s security and connected services.

4. Click “your connections to third-party apps & services” 

• Scroll down until you see a section titled “your connections to third-party apps & services.”
• Here, you will see a list of apps and services that have access to your Google account.
• Click on “see all connections.”

5. Select an app and click “delete all connections you have with [App Name]”

• A new page will open, showing all the apps that you linked with your Google account.
• Find the app you want to disconnect from your Google account.
• Click on the app name to see more details about its access.
• Look for an option that says “delete all connections you have with [App Name]” and confirm.

Apple Mail (Apple ID)

1. Open “system preferences” on your Mac, or “settings” on your iPhone.
2. Go to “Apple ID” (your name).
3. Select “sign in with Apple.”
4. Review the list of apps and services that use your Apple ID.
5. Select an app and click “delete” if you want to revoke its permissions.
6. *If you can’t see the “sign in with Apple” option it means no other apps use it.

Click here to see detailed instructions on how to find accounts linked to your Apple ID.

1. Open “system settings” on your Mac, or “settings” on your iPhone

• On Mac: Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select “system preferences.”
• On iPhone: Find and tap the “settings” app on your home screen. It looks like a gray gear icon.
• On the web: Go to account.apple.com and sign in.

2. Go to “Apple ID” (your name)

• On Mac: In System Preferences, look for and click on “Apple ID”. It’s usually at the left-side panel,  with your profile picture next to it.
• On iPhone: At the top of the Settings screen, tap on your name. This is your Apple ID profile.
• On the web: Go to “sign-In & security.”

3. Select “sign in with Apple”

• On your Apple ID profile page, tap “sign in with Apple.”

4. Review the list of apps and services that use your Apple ID

• You’ll now see a list of all the apps and services that are using your Apple ID for authentication.
• Take your time to go through this list carefully.
• Each entry will show the name of the app or service and possibly some additional information about what data it can access.

5. Select an app and click “delete” if you want to revoke its permissions

• Click or tap on the app name.
• Look for the option “delete” and select it.
• Confirm your choice if prompted.

Yahoo

1. Go to yahoo.com, sign in, and enter your email.
2. Click your profile icon and select “account info.”
3. Click “recent activity.”
4. Review “connected apps and devices.”
5. Click “remove” next to any app or website to revoke access.

Click here to see detailed instructions on how to find accounts linked to your Yahoo account.

1. Go to yahoo.com, sign in, and enter your email

• Go to yahoo.com, sign in, and access your email inbox.

2. Click your profile icon and select “account info”

• Once in, find your profile icon (it may show your initials or a picture) in the top-right corner of the page.
• Click on this icon to open a dropdown menu.
• From the dropdown menu, choose “account info.” This will take you to a page with various account settings.

3. Click “recent activity”

• On the Account Info page, look for an option labeled “recent activity.”
• Click on it to view a list of recent logins and activities associated with your account.

4. Review connected devices and apps

• In the Recent Activity section, you should see an option for “connected devices and apps.”
• Click on this to see all applications and devices that are linked with your Yahoo account.

5. Click “remove” next to any app or website to revoke access

Click this button next to any app or website you wish to disconnect from your account.

Carefully look through the list of connected apps and devices. Identify any that you no longer use or recognize.

Next to each app or device, there should be a button or link that says “remove” or “revoke access.” 

Microsoft (Outlook)

1. Go to outlook.com and log in.
2. Click your profile icon and select “my profile.”
3. Go to “privacy,” then “apps and services.”
4. Review connected apps.
5. Click the trash icon next to any app to revoke access.

Click here to see detailed instructions on how to find accounts linked to your Outlook account.

1. Go to outlook.com and log in

• Go to outlook.com and sign in.

2. Click your profile icon and select “my profile”

• Find your profile icon (it may show your initials or a picture) in the top-right corner of the page.
• Click on this icon to open a quick-settings panel.
• Select “my profile,” you’ll be directed to a new page.

4. Go to “privacy,” then “apps and services”

• Once in, look for a section named “privacy” in the left sidebar and click it.
• Then, scroll down the page until you see “apps and services.” 

5. Review connected apps

For each app you want to disconnect, click the trash button next to its name.

In the Apps and Services section, there’s a list of all the apps currently connected to your Outlook account.

Carefully look through all the apps listed. Identify any that you no longer use or don’t recognize.

How to find accounts created with social sign-ins

Many websites and shops allow users to create an account with their social media accounts. 

If you have ever used the “sign in with Facebook” or “log in with LinkedIn” option, then you know what we mean. 

Here’s how to find social sign-ins and revoke access to these accounts.

Facebook

1. Open the Facebook app and log in.
2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select “settings & privacy,” then click “settings.”
4. In the left sidebar, click “apps and websites.”

Click “remove” next to the app or website you want to revoke access for.

More details

1. Log in to your Facebook account

• Go to facebook.com and sign in.

2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner

• On a desktop computer, look for your profile picture or a small circle with your initials at the top-right of the page. Click on it.
• On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu) at the bottom-right (iOS) or top-right (Android) of the screen, then tap your name at the top to go to your profile.

3. Select “settings & privacy,” then click “settings”

• After clicking your profile icon, a dropdown menu will appear.
• Look for “settings & privacy” and hover over it (desktop) or tap it (mobile) to expand more options.
• Click or tap on “settings” from the expanded menu.

4. In the left sidebar, click “apps and websites”

• On the left side of the Settings page, you’ll see a list of categories. 
• Look for “apps and websites” and click on it.
• This section shows you all the apps and websites that are linked with your Facebook account.

5. Check the box next to the app or website you want to remove, then click “remove”

• You’ll see a list of active apps and websites. Find the one you want to disconnect.
• Check the box) next to that app or website.
• After selecting it, look for a button that says “remove” at the top of the list and click it.

6. Optionally, review “expired” apps and websites

You can review these as well—if you want to ensure they are fully removed, you can do so from this section.

Below the active apps section, there may be tabs for “expired” apps as well.

Click on this tab to see any apps that no longer have access but may still be listed.

Instagram

1. Open the Instagram app and log in.
2. Tap your profile icon in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
4. Select “settings and privacy.”
5. Scroll down and tap “apps and websites.”

Click “remove” next to the app or website you want to revoke access for.

More details

1. Open your Instagram account

• Go to instagram.com and sign in.

2. Click on your profile icon in the top-right corner

• Once logged in, look for your profile icon in the top-right corner of the page. It may show your profile picture or an outline of a person.
• Click on this icon to open your profile page.

3. Click on “settings”

• On your profile page, look for the gear icon () next to “edit profile” or directly below your profile picture.
• Click on the gear icon to access the settings menu.

4. Select “privacy and security”

• In the settings menu that appears, look for “privacy and security” in the left sidebar.
• Click on this option to access privacy-related settings.

5. Scroll down to “website permissions”

• In the Privacy and Security section, scroll down until you find “websites permissions.”
• Click on this option to view all apps and websites that are linked with your Instagram account.

6. View the list of active, expired, and removed apps

Click “remove” next to any app or website not already in the “removed” section to revoke access.

You’ll see different sections for “active,” “expired,” and “removed” apps.

Twitter (X)

1. Open the Twitter (X) app and sign in.
2. Tap your profile icon and select “settings and privacy.”
3. Go to “security and account access.”
4. Select “apps and sessions” and then “connected apps” to manage app permissions.
5. To remove an app, tap it and select “revoke app permissions.”

For connected accounts, go back to “security and account access” and select “connected accounts.”

More details

1. Open Twitter (X) and log in

• Go to x.com and sign in. 

2. Click on the “more” icon

• Once logged in, look at the left sidebar of the screen.
• Find the “more” icon, which may appear as three dots or lines stacked vertically. 
• Click on this icon to expand more options.

3. Select “settings and privacy”

• In the expanded menu, look for the option labeled “settings and privacy.”
• Click on this option to access your account settings.

4. Go to “security and account access”

• In the Settings menu, you’ll see several categories listed in the left sidebar.
• Scroll down until you find “security and account access” and click on it to open security-related settings.

5. Select “apps and sessions”

• Within the Security and Account Access section, look for “apps and sessions.”
• Click on this option to view all apps that have access to your Twitter (X) account.

6. Click on “connected apps”

• On the Apps and Sessions page, you will see a section labeled “connected apps.”
• Click on this link to view a list of all applications that are currently connected to your account.

7. To remove an app, click it and select “revoke app permissions”

• If you see an app you want to disconnect, click on its name to view more details.
• Look for a button or link that says “revoke app permissions” and click on it.
• Confirm your choice by clicking “yes” or “revoke.”

8. For connected accounts, return to “security and account access” and select “connected accounts”

Click “disconnect” to delete the connection.

After managing your connected apps, you can return to the previous menu by clicking the back arrow or navigating back to “security and account access.”

Look for an option labeled “connected accounts” in this section.

Click on it to view any other social media accounts linked to your Twitter (X) account.

LinkedIn

1. Open the LinkedIn app and log in.
2. Click your profile icon and select “settings & privacy.”
3. Go to “data privacy” in the left sidebar.
4. Scroll to “other applications” and click “permitted services.”
5. View your connected accounts.

More details

1. Log in to your LinkedIn account

• Go to linkedin.com and sign in.

2. Click your profile icon and select “settings & privacy”

• Once logged in, look at the top-right corner of the page for your profile icon and click it.
• From the dropdown menu, select “settings & privacy.” 

3. Go to “data privacy” in the left sidebar

• On the Settings and Privacy page, you’ll see several categories listed in a sidebar on the left.
• Click on “data privacy” to access settings related to how your personal information is managed on LinkedIn.

4. Scroll to “other applications” and click “permitted services”

• Within the Data Privacy section, scroll down until you find a subsection labeled “other applications.”
• Click on “permitted services” to view all applications that are linked with your LinkedIn account.

5. Manage connected applications

Follow any prompts that appear to revoke access or change permissions as necessary.

If you see any apps that you no longer use or do not recognize, remove their connection.

To do this, click on the app name or a corresponding option that allows you to manage permissions.

How to find any remaining accounts linked to your email

The steps above should help you find most of your recently opened accounts.

But you’ve probably created numerous accounts for online stores, subscription services, and job applications following standard registration forms.

These accounts won’t show up as linked to your social and email accounts—even if you entered your email.

The following tips should help you locate them.

Search your inbox for specific search terms

When you open a new account, you typically receive a confirmation email.

The same goes for making any other changes to your account.

If you haven’t cleared your inbox in a while, there’s a chance those messages are still laying around.

Just type some common keywords into your inbox’s search bar to find them.

Here are some examples of what to look for:

• order (e.g., “Your order is on its way!”)
• confirmation
• verify
• welcome
• contact
• cancel
• confirm
• deal
• password.

Looking for more?

Click here to see more keywords.

<<EXPAND STARTS HERE>>

Orders	Bookings	Accounts
orderpurchaseinvoicedelivered	bookedconfirmationeventreservation	verifysettingsupdateaccess
Registration	Communication	Cancellations
welcomeregistrationsign upnewslettersubscription	feedbackmessagecontact	cancelrenewalmiss
Verification	Promotions	Security
verifycodeconfirmidentityemail address	offerdiscountlatestwish listdeal	securityalertunusual activitypasswordcompromisedauthenticationloginactivity

<<EXPAND ENDS HERE>>

Check your password manager

If you use a secure password manager—like NordPass—you likely saved logins and passwords to some of your online accounts there. 

Just have a look there, perhaps some other accounts will pop up.

But secure password managers are not the only ones people use. In fact, it’s likely that you’ve got one without really realizing it—your smartphone.

Have a look at the passwords stored in your phone too.

To access passwords on an iPhone:	To access passwords on an Android phone:
Go “settings,” then “passwords.” Log in.Review the saved passwords and logins.	Go to “settings” and tap “privacy.”Under “advanced,” select “auto-fill service from Google.”Tap “passwords.”Review the passwords and logins saved.

Go through your browser’s history and saved passwords

If you don’t clear your browsing history too often, there are chances you may find some clues there.

Look for terms like “login,” “account,” “register,” and “verification.”

What’s more, it may be worth checking your saved passwords.

Here’s how to do it.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right cornerSelect “settings”Click on “autofill” and then “passwords” to see saved accounts.	Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right cornerSelect “settings”Click on “privacy & security” and scroll down to “logins and passwords.”
Microsoft Edge	Safari
Open Edge and click on the three dots in the top-right cornerSelect “settings”Click on “profiles,” then “passwords” to view saved accounts.	Open Safari and click on “safari” in the top menuSelect “preferences”Click on the “passwords” tab to see saved accounts.

Go through the apps on your phone

A lot of apps ask you to create an account, so checking your installed apps can help you remember which ones you’ve signed up for.

You can also find apps you don’t use anymore by looking at your activity.

Here’s how to do it.

Check app usage on iPhone	Check app usage on Android
Go to the “settings” appSelect “screen time”Tap “app & website activity” to view app usage (this may vary by iOS version)Check “most used” for app frequency.	Go to the “settings” appSelect “digital wellbeing & parental controls”Tap on “dashboard” to view app usageSee apps sorted by usage frequency.

Automatically find all accounts associated with your email

There are several automated solutions that can help you find accounts associated with your email. They fall into two camps: solutions that are much too risky to consider, and those that are too technically demanding for all but the most motivated computer users.

User-friendly, but a privacy risk

These are the services that require access to all your emails in order to find accounts associated with your email address. This is a huge privacy risk: no one other than you should have access to every single one of your emails. The damage a person, company, or government could do with so much personal data is staggering.

It’s true that if you already have an email account with Alphabet Inc. (Gmail) or Microsoft (Outlook, Hotmail), then these companies already have access to all your emails. This is not good, and letting other companies in on the action is hardly going to make it better.

All that said, here are some of the most often recommended options:

Mine

This service scans your inbox and analyzes your emails, looking for signs of past interactions with different companies. It uses the information it finds to present you with a list of companies that probably hold your personal data. 

The founders of Mine claim their service only looks at email subject lines and metadata. The privacy precautions and protections they describe on their website certainly do come across as sincere and effective, but you’ll ultimately have to take their word for it, as their tooling is proprietary (closed-source).

Even “just” the subject lines and metadata associated with your emails could be used to do a lot of damage to your reputation and finances. We recommend against granting any kind of access to any parts of your emails to any third party. Not even your email provider should be able to see your emails (something that’s true of providers like ProtonMail and Tutanota).

Unroll.Me

This is another service that’s very simple and easy to use but requires access to your emails in order to work. Unroll.Me has some overlap with Mine in the way it works but, in at least one sense, it goes further in what it can do.

Unroll.Me scans your emails to identify bulk emails, providing you with a list once it’s done. It then gives you the option of leaving bulk emails in your inbox, “unsubscribing” from them, or “rolling them up.” Rolling emails up means that they won’t appear in your inbox, being redirected and compiled into a regular digest instead. This is a great feature, but it might also leave you searching around for confirmation emails and MFA (multi-factor authentication) codes.

The “unsubscribe” feature may also be problematic for some users: “unsubscribed” emails are still sent to your email address, Unroll.Me just stops them from showing up in your inbox. The downsides to this approach include the fact that all these unsubscribed emails will come back with a vengeance as soon as you cancel your Unroll.Me subscription.

If you’re a Gmail user, check out our guide on how to unsubscribe from emails in bulk. 

Lullar

Although recommended relatively often, Lullar.com seems to be a people search site of sorts with an email-address lookup option. The site itself contains little more than a search field, with no privacy policy or terms and conditions to review. We definitely recommend you steer clear of this one and stay on the lookout for similar products.

Data-safe, but only for tech-savvy users

These solutions allow you to automatically search through your emails to find a list of accounts associated with your email address. Some work by first exporting your emails (generally only from Gmail, using Alphabet’s export function) and then performing all their searches and analyses locally on your computer.

This means you get the best of both worlds: you get to find all the accounts associated with your email and keep your emails private (or at least not share them with any additional companies). The catch? It’s a big one: if you don’t feel comfortable standing up Docker containers or compiling source code, they’re probably not for you.

Sherlock

You’ll need to install Sherlock by following the instructions on the project’s GitHub. You can use `pipx`, compile the binary from the Python source code, or stand up a Docker container. From there, it’s a matter of patiently reading through the documentation. Review the source code to make sure you understand how the program works and what it does before running it against your emails.

Holehe OSINT

This one uses a different approach, exploiting the forgotten password feature on a claimed 120+ websites, including X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Imgur. Once again, you’ll need to visit the project’s GitHub for the source code, installation instructions, and so on. Holehe can be installed using `pip3`, GitHub, or Docker. 

Interestingly, there’s an online version of Holehe that cuts out all of the technical obstacles. Working online rather than locally, this version raises many of the same concerns as services like Mine and Unroll.Me.

Epieos

Epieos is another online search engine that will take your email address (or anyone else’s) and return a list of associated accounts (social media accounts, in this case). It may well even use something like Holehe on the back end. The same caveats apply, but services like this at least don’t require access to your emails.

How to create accounts without using your email

You’ve probably heard of disposable or burner phones.

Now, there are burner emails too!

Here are some popular disposable email services:

• Burner Mail (free and paid plans)
• Temp Mail (free)
• 10 Minute Email (free).

To learn more, have a look at our overview of the best disposable email services.

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