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AWS Certification is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Going from an AWS certification exam page to the exam account from Syria was refused with an Access Restricted message saying AWS does not provide services in the user's country or region.

Landing pageWorks

The AWS Certification page opened from Syria without signing in, showing the certification overview with the options to schedule or prepare for an exam.

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Sign-inFails

The AWS Training and Certification sign-in page would not open from Syria: instead of the login form it showed an Access Restricted message citing the user's country or region.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A volunteer asked Pearson VUE, which administers the exams, to enable access in February 2026, and it replied that it is monitoring the situation without giving a timeline.

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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team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.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 Certification in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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