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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria. The team contacted CompTIA in February 2026, and it replied that its compliance policy still does not allow access from Syria, though the request was escalated for review.
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Investigated
Community re-testing over a DSL connection confirmed the site returns a Cloudflare error page, an explicit country-level block still in place despite the company's response.
The entries that follow are part of one exchange.
Company Responded
CompTIA's support team acknowledged the sanctions-change context but said its access controls follow internal compliance policy, which still does not permit Syrian access; the request was escalated to legal and compliance.
Contacted Company
A community volunteer contacted CompTIA support directly, citing the OFAC sanctions changes and asking the company to review its Syria restriction.
Need Help with CompTIA?
If you're experiencing issues accessing CompTIA in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at CompTIA? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside CompTIA 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, CompTIA 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 CompTIA directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.