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

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

An Instagram Search Scraper Actor started a run in the Apify console and had produced 17 output items.

Landing pageWorks

apify.com loaded normally, with no region notice.

Sign-upWorks

The sign-up page at console.apify.com loaded, and the tester reports creating an account, which then opened the console.

Sign-inWorks

Implied by the signed-in Apify console, where an Actor ran in the same test.

PaymentFails

Adding a payment method on the billing page failed with "Couldn't initialize payment gateway. Try again later or contact support."

UpgradeFails

The tester reports that choosing a paid plan opened the billing details form, then returned to the billing page without completing the upgrade.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Apify 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 Apify 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 Apify directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.