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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Contabo could not be used from Syria: contabo.com answered with a "Your IP is blocked" page saying the address is not allowed to access Contabo.com, so no server could be ordered or managed.

Landing pageFails

Opening contabo.com from Syria in a desktop browser returned a "Your IP is blocked" page instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

Creating a Contabo account from Syria was not possible: contabo.com answered with a "Your IP is blocked" page, so the registration form could not be reached.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to Contabo from Syria was not possible: contabo.com answered with a "Your IP is blocked" page instead of its sign-in page.

PaymentFails

Paying for a Contabo server from Syria was not possible: contabo.com answered with a "Your IP is blocked" page, so checkout could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading a Contabo plan from Syria was not possible: contabo.com answered with a "Your IP is blocked" page, so no plan could be chosen.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted Contabo in April 2026, and the company escalated the request to its legal department before declining it, saying its policy had not changed.

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Our Outreach

Contabo said the request had been escalated to its Legal department but that there were no changes to its policy, declining the request.

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Until Contabo is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Contabo in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Contabo can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Articles about Contabo

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

On 24 August 2026 the United States rescinded Syria's 47-year terror designation. Two days earlier, 474 of the 986 services we track were still closed to someone in Damascus. What the delisting changes, what it does not, and what it was never going to fix.

Omar Albeik16 min read

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.