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Canvas LMS is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Canvas could not be used from Syria. Instead of loading, a university's hosted Canvas site showed a "Not Authorized" page. It said access is refused because the visitor is in a country subject to U.S. trade restrictions.

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Blocked in Syria. The team's April 2026 request drew only a generic automated reply, and in September a university relayed to a Syrian student that Instructure's legal department holds that Canvas should not be accessed from Syria.

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A university's IT service told a Syrian student that Instructure's legal department holds that Canvas should not be accessed from Syria, citing restrictions issued by the US State Department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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