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Blocked in Syria, reported by the community in February 2026, with users seeing a "country not supported" error when adding a Syrian phone number. A community volunteer emailed BeReal that same month requesting access for users in Syria, citing the lifting of sanctions. The company has not responded, and there is no resolution yet.
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed BeReal at contact@bere.al requesting that the photo-sharing social app enable access for users in Syria. The email referenced the lifting of U.S. and EU sanctions on Syria, included links to official OFAC documentation and unblocksyria.com resources, and noted that seve...
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Community report from Syria. User reports BeReal is blocked — got the option to add a Syrian phone number but received "country not supported" error. Two evidence screenshots provided showing the error. Submitted via desktop (Windows, Opera).
Need Help with BeReal?
If you're experiencing issues accessing BeReal in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at BeReal? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside BeReal can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, BeReal 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 BeReal directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.