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AnyDesk works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Remote desktop software for fast, secure remote access and IT support

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

AnyDesk worked from Syria: the Windows app downloaded, opened on a free licence, and connected to AnyDesk's network ("Connection established" via an AnyDesk relay server).

Landing pageWorks

The AnyDesk website loaded fully from Syria over a local network, with no issues.

Sign-upWorks

Creating an AnyDesk account from inside the app worked from Syria: a welcome email with an activation link arrived, and after clicking it the account page confirmed "Your account has been updated".

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to an AnyDesk account in the app worked from Syria; the account panel then showed the free licence.

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria since February 2026. Access returned in two stages that month, first partially while electronic payments stayed unavailable, then in full.

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Community Updates

Community testing over the Syriatel network confirmed the website and application both work fully with no issues.

Need Help with AnyDesk?

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

Work at AnyDesk? Know someone who does?

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

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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

Partly. The core use of AnyDesk works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 AnyDesk directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.