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Alamy is blocked in Syria, as of .

Stock media marketplace licensing photographs, illustrations, vectors and videos, where photographers can also sell their own work.

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The site shows "Access to Alamy is restricted in your region" in place of every page, so the image library cannot be searched or licensed.

Landing pageFails

Opening alamy.com returned only the text "Access to Alamy is restricted in your region" instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

The site shows "Access to Alamy is restricted in your region" in place of every page, so the sign-up form cannot be reached.

Sign-inFails

The site shows "Access to Alamy is restricted in your region" in place of every page, so the sign-in page cannot be reached.

Work at Alamy? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Alamy can change that.

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Alamy 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 Alamy directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.