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Bitbucket is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Bitbucket could not be used from a Syrian connection: bitbucket.org, its home page and every other page tried, timed out in the browser.

Landing pageFails

Opening bitbucket.org from a Syrian connection failed: the browser showed "The connection has timed out" instead of the page.

Sign-upFails

Not tested directly. bitbucket.org timed out from a Syrian connection in the same test, so account creation could not be reached.

Sign-inFails

Not tested directly. bitbucket.org timed out from a Syrian connection in the same test, so signing in to a workspace could not be reached.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

Not tested directly. bitbucket.org timed out from a Syrian connection in the same test, so one-time code checks at sign-in could not be reached.

PaymentFails

Not tested directly. bitbucket.org timed out from a Syrian connection in the same test, so paying for a plan could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Not tested directly. bitbucket.org timed out from a Syrian connection in the same test, so upgrading to a paid plan could not be reached.

Progress Timeline

In Review

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. In October 2026 Atlassian said Syria is not a blocked country under its export policy, but its sites still refuse Syrian connections; after a volunteer showed this, Atlassian forwarded the case to its legal team.

Escalated

Community Updates

After the volunteer showed that Atlassian's sites still refuse Syrian connections, Atlassian said it had forwarded the details to its legal team and would follow up once it hears back.

Need Help with Bitbucket?

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Atlassian can change that.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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