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Arduino is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

arduino.cc returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page instead of the site, so Arduino's online projects and tools could not be reached.

Landing pageFails

Opening arduino.cc showed a Cloudflare page saying the visitor had been blocked and could not access arduino.cc.

Sign-upFails

Creating an Arduino account could not be reached from Syria because arduino.cc returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to Arduino could not be reached from Syria because arduino.cc returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

PaymentFails

Paying for Arduino plans or products could not be reached from Syria because arduino.cc returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Arduino Cloud plan could not be reached from Syria because arduino.cc returned a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

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In Review

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Volunteers asked Arduino to review the restriction in August and September 2026, and so far only an automated acknowledgment has been recorded.

Company Responded

Community Updates

Arduino's support system sent an automated acknowledgment confirming the request was received and would be answered as soon as possible. It was not a review of the restriction.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Arduino 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

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