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AWS 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

The AWS Management Console worked from a Syrian connection on an Android phone: the EC2 Security Groups page loaded and listed the account's existing security group.

Landing pageWorks

The AWS website opened normally in a desktop browser from a Syrian connection, showing the Arabic homepage with its create-account and console sign-in links. The tester reported the same result on mobile data.

Sign-upFails

From Syria, creating an AWS account stopped at the billing signup step, which returned a "Website Temporarily Unavailable" page instead of continuing after the password was set.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to AWS worked from a Syrian connection: the same test shows a signed-in console session on an Android phone opening the account's EC2 resources.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Amazon acknowledged the team's February 2026 request and forwarded it to its AWS team, but no decision has followed despite repeated follow-ups.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of AWS 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 AWS directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.