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Bluehost is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted the company in February 2026, citing the lifting of sanctions, but the only reply was an automated message directing requests to a form meant solely for terms-of-service abuse, leaving no working channel for a compliance review. There has been no further progress.
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Bluehost's compliance@bluehost.com replied with an automated message from the Newfold Digital Abuse Team. The auto-response states that no action will be taken unless a report is submitted through Newfold's central abuse reporting form at newfold.com/abuse. However, this form is designed exclusively...
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Outreach email sent to Bluehost at compliance@bluehost.com, legal@newfold.com, and tos@bluehost.com requesting a formal compliance review to restore web hosting and domain registration services for users in Syria. The email referenced the December 2025 OFAC sanctions repeal and EU sanctions lift wit...
Work at Bluehost? Know someone who does?
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Bluehost or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Bluehost 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 Bluehost directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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