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Amazon S3 is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The AWS Management Console, which is needed to use S3, returned a 400 "Access Restricted" page saying access is refused because the user appears to be in a country or region where AWS does not provide services.

Landing pageWorks

The Amazon S3 page on the AWS website opened normally from a Syrian connection.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inFails

Choosing to sign in to an existing AWS account from Syria redirected straight to the console's "Access Restricted" geo-block page, so the existing account could not be signed in to.

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

Blocked in Syria. Amazon acknowledged a February 2026 request to review Syria access but gave no decision, and repeated follow-ups since have not brought one.

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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Amazon S3 in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Amazon S3 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 Amazon S3 directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.