4 Ways to Find All Accounts Linked to Your Email Address or Phone Number

Ever signed up for a service, forgot about it, and wondered how many accounts are still tied to your email or phone number? If you’re trying to clean up your digital footprint or tighten your online security, it’s smart to know exactly where your information is being used. Here are four effective ways to find all the accounts linked to your email address or phone number.

1. Search Your Inbox for Account Sign-Ups

Your email inbox is the easiest place to start. Most online services send a welcome email or verification message when you create an account. Use the search bar and try keywords like:

• “Welcome to”
• “Verify your email”
• “Account created”
• “Thanks for signing up”
• “Confirm your email address”

These phrases can help you uncover old or forgotten sign-ups. Don’t forget to check your spam and archived folders too.

2. Use Google Account’s “Third-Party Apps with Account Access” Tool

If you’ve used your Google account to sign into apps or websites, Google keeps track of that. To see the list:

1. Go to myaccount.google.com
2. Click Security in the left menu
3. Scroll to Third-party apps with account access
4. Click Manage third-party access

This shows you which apps and websites are linked to your Google account — and you can remove access with a click.

3. Check With Account Recovery Tools

Many major platforms (like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) let you search for accounts tied to your email or phone through their account recovery process. Try entering your email or phone here:

• Facebook: facebook.com/login/identify
• Instagram: instagram.com/accounts/password/reset
• Twitter: twitter.com/account/begin_password_reset

If your info is tied to an account, you’ll get a hint — like a partially hidden username or confirmation message.

4. Use a Data Privacy Tool

There are third-party tools designed to help you track where your information is being used. These services scan for accounts associated with your email or phone and help you manage or delete them:

• Have I Been Pwned: haveibeenpwned.com — great for checking if your data has been part of a breach.
• Mine (saymine.com) — analyzes your inbox and shows which services have your data.
• DeleteMe — a paid service that finds and helps remove your data from dozens of websites.

Make sure you review the privacy policy of any tool before giving access to your information.

Why This Matters

Knowing where your email or phone number is connected helps reduce spam, avoid identity theft, and maintain better control of your digital life. It also makes it easier to shut down old accounts you no longer use.

Final Tip: Once you’ve found your accounts, take time to update your passwords and enable two-factor authentication where possible. It’s one of the simplest ways to improve your online security.