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Autodesk is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The AutoCAD free trial page returned the same Akamai «Access Denied» page on a computer and a phone, so the software could not be reached or downloaded.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.autodesk.com returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page saying permission to access the site was denied, instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

According to the tester, accounts.autodesk.com returned the same Akamai «Access Denied» page, so the sign-up form could not be reached.

Sign-inFails

According to the tester, the sign-in page on accounts.autodesk.com returned the same Akamai «Access Denied» page, so even an existing account could not sign in.

PaymentFails

Paying for Autodesk software was not possible: the website and the account pages returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page, so checkout could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Subscribing to a paid Autodesk plan was not possible: the website and the account pages returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. After repeated outreach, Autodesk said in September 2026 that export controls rather than the lifted sanctions govern access, and referred the case to its Global Trade Compliance team for review.

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Autodesk's client services replied that export controls, not the lifted sanctions programme, still govern software access, and said it had asked its Global Trade Compliance team to review the case rather than apply the general Syria restriction. Product and end use details were requested.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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