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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified in February 2026, where the site shows an IP-blocked message to Syrian addresses. The team contacted the company in April 2026 citing the current sanctions framework, and the company acknowledged the request and escalated it internally to its legal department. Days later, however, the company declined, stating there were no changes to its policy.
Declined
Contabo's general support team declined the Syria unblocking request via support@contabo.de. The response stated that although the request had been escalated to their Legal department and duly noted, there are currently no alterations to their policy. The reply did not engage with the OFAC and BIS d...
Under Company Review
Contabo's general support team provided a human response to the unblocking request via support@contabo.de. The representative confirmed that the request will be escalated internally and assured that it will be thoroughly reviewed, though no specific timeline for resolution was provided. This is a ge...
Company Responded
Contabo's support team responded to the unblocking request via an automated email from support-ticket@contabo.com. The response confirmed receipt and assigned a support ticket. No timeline or specific acknowledgment of the Syria access issue was provided. The response appears to be an automated ackn...
Contacted Company
Official outreach email sent to support@contabo.de requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
Need Help with Contabo?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Contabo in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Contabo? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Contabo 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, Contabo 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 Contabo directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.