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Bandcamp works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Platform where independent musicians sell music and merch directly to fans

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from a Syrian connection without a VPN, the Bandcamp store loaded while signed in, listing music and merchandise on sale with the live worldwide sales feed updating. Playing tracks and buying were not attempted.

Landing pageWorks

From a Syrian connection without a VPN, bandcamp.com opened normally, with no block page or regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

A new Bandcamp account was registered from a Syrian connection without a VPN. The site accepted the registration and asked for the email address to be confirmed through a link it had sent.

Sign-inWorks

From a Syrian connection without a VPN, a newly registered account stayed signed in to Bandcamp, with the account menu offering its collection, purchases and settings.

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UpgradeNot checked
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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. A community volunteer contacted Bandcamp in February 2026, and its support team replied only with an automated acknowledgment.

Company Responded

Community Updates

Bandcamp's support team sent an automated acknowledgment confirming receipt of the message, with no substantive response to the Syria access request.

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

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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

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