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DALL-E

DALL-E is blocked in Syria, as of .

OpenAI's AI model that generates images from text descriptions

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Opening ChatGPT, where DALL·E image generation now runs, from Syria returned an "Unable to load site" block page.

Landing pageWorks

The DALL·E 3 page on openai.com opened normally from Syria in a desktop browser.

Sign-upFails

Fails because chatgpt.com, where DALL·E accounts and plans are managed, returned an "Unable to load site" block page from Syria.

Sign-inFails

Fails because chatgpt.com, where DALL·E accounts and plans are managed, returned an "Unable to load site" block page from Syria.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

Fails because chatgpt.com, where DALL·E accounts and plans are managed, returned an "Unable to load site" block page from Syria.

PaymentFails

Fails because chatgpt.com, where DALL·E accounts and plans are managed, returned an "Unable to load site" block page from Syria.

UpgradeFails

Fails because chatgpt.com, where DALL·E accounts and plans are managed, returned an "Unable to load site" block page from Syria.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, DALL-E 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 DALL-E directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.