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5Sim is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Virtual phone number service for receiving SMS verification codes from online platforms and applications

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The service could not be used from Syria: the whole 5sim.net site, where numbers are bought and SMS codes are read, returned a 502 Bad Gateway error on two separate Syrian internet providers.

Landing pageFails

Opened from Syria on an Android phone, 5sim.net showed a 502 Bad Gateway error instead of the website. The same error appeared on two separate Syrian internet providers.

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Activity Summary

5sim is blocked in Syria. After a volunteer asked 5sim to restore access in September 2026, support declined twice, saying it cannot influence the restriction and that users in Syria should use a VPN or proxy.

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5sim support replied that the restrictions do not depend on its service and it cannot influence them, and that users in Syria must use a VPN or proxy.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, 5Sim is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting 5Sim directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.