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Apple Account is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Apple account used to access devices, services, apps, and cloud features
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Blocked in Syria: Syria is not a supported country for creating an Apple Account or adding a Syrian phone number, which blocks sign-up, two-factor authentication, recovery, and iMessage and FaceTime activation; documented from February 2026. The team contacted Apple repeatedly since February 2026, and a support advisor said the issue was already documented and would be escalated, but no change has followed.
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Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to executiveescalations@group.apple.com. Apple Account was explicitly named as restricted alongside six other Apple products. The email argued that Apple's own accessible services demonstrate the compliance groundwork is already es...
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Apple Account 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 Apple Account directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.