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Canvas LMS is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria, where Canvas LMS instances return a message that access is barred for countries under U.S. trade restrictions, confirmed in February 2026. The team sent an official outreach email to Instructure in April 2026, but received only a generic automated privacy reply that did not address the Syria access request. No substantive response yet.
Company Responded
Instructure's privacy team responded to the Canvas LMS unblocking request via an automated email from privacy@instructure.com. The response is a generic auto-reply focused entirely on data subject rights requests under GDPR and CCPA, with no acknowledgment of our Syria access inquiry. It directed us...
Contacted Company
Official outreach email sent to Instructure at privacy@instructure.com requesting review of Syria IP restrictions for Canvas LMS under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Canvas LMS in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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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.