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DeepSeek Platform

DeepSeek Platform works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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API platform for DeepSeek's large language models, offering developers programmatic access, usage tracking, and billing.

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A test from Syria showed DeepSeek's API platform in use: the usage dashboard loaded, showing API requests made and tokens consumed through the models.

Landing pageWorks

The DeepSeek Platform website opened, and the signed-in usage dashboard loaded with the account balance.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria was using their own DeepSeek Platform account and reported that an account can be created from Syria.

Sign-inWorks

A tester signed in to DeepSeek Platform from Syria and reached their account's usage dashboard and balance.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentFails

On the top-up page, the PayPal payment option failed to load, showing an error asking to refresh the page and try again later.

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. The platform places no restriction on Syrian users; Syrian payment methods cannot top up the balance, a limit set by payment processors rather than DeepSeek.

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Reclassified from restricted to accessible: the platform itself places no restriction on Syria. The only limitation is that Syrian payment methods cannot top up the balance, a constraint set by payment processors, not DeepSeek.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of DeepSeek Platform works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 DeepSeek Platform directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.