User level: Level 1 (0 points)I am scared my ex has been accessing my Gmail account he had all my passwords during our marriage if I’ve changed passwords but my Apple ID was also my Gmail could he access it ? He set it up in 2002 and although I have a new email I haven’t got rid of the old email or Apple ID . Should I ?
Posted on Nov 9, 2026 11:30 AM
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)Nov 9, 2026 12:22 PM in response to Stroppypanda
Are there indications of issues?
If you changed the Gmail password, and have also verified the Google Gmail account recovery procedures are updated, re-secured, and as you expect, there should be no issues.
Whether you delete an old account is your decision.
If you do decide to delete the Apple Account, make absolutely certain you remove all associated devices first. Activation Lock, Legacy Contacts, everything. Deleting the Gmail account would be (is) a separate step.
I probably wouldn’t delete the Apple Account.
Deleting the Gmail account usually means your path to recover access into the associated Apple Account got more difficult, too.
Here are some steps toward securing both accounts: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009089
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Nov 9, 2026 11:39 AM in response to Stroppypanda
It's not entirely clear what's happening. But I"ll try.
Just because you use (used?) your Gmail account as your Apple Account doesn't mean that it's connected. I use my Gmail address to log into my Apple Account but the password is completely different. Even if someone had my Gmail account password, that wouldn't automatically give them access to my Apple Account.
If you think personal information has been compromised on any of your accounts, change the passwords. Don't use the same password on more than one account. Enable two- or multi-factor authentication on every account where it's available. Since your email address may have been compromised, don't use that as a trusted account for the two-factor authentication.
Start here for your Apple Account:
If you think your Apple Account has been compromised
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Nov 9, 2026 1:00 PM in response to Stroppypanda
Stroppypanda wrote:
Thanks . That is helpful . I set up a new Gmail but kept my old email. I have done all the things you suggested.
I wish you all the best. It pays to remember that in many places, accessing someone else's accounts is a crime. I certainly hope you don't need to pull out the big guns but it's good to know you can.
User level: Level 1 (0 points)Nov 9, 2026 12:52 PM in response to IdrisSeabright
Thanks . That is helpful . I set up a new Gmail but kept my old email. I have done all the things you suggested.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391515