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Amazon Lightsail

Amazon Lightsail is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Lightsail is used through the AWS Console, and opening the console from Syria returned a 400 Access Restricted page stating that AWS does not provide services in the visitor's country or region.

Landing pageWorks

The Amazon Lightsail product page opened normally from Syria, showing its pricing, the free tier offer and the buttons to create an account or sign in to the console.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inFails

Choosing Sign in to console from Syria led straight to the AWS Access Restricted page before any sign-in form appeared, so an existing account could not be reached.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Amazon in February 2026, and it only acknowledged the request without a decision despite repeated follow-ups since then.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

What works instead

Until Amazon Lightsail is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon Lightsail in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Most likely a company policy that has not caught up with the law. The US sanctions program on Syria ended on 1 July 2025, the EU lifted its economic sanctions in May 2025, and Syria was removed from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in August 2026. Many companies set their Syria restrictions before these changes and have not updated them. This page shows the evidence we have for Amazon Lightsail and any reply from the company.

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