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Dev.to works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from a Syrian connection without a VPN in March 2026: while signed in, the article feed and the DEV Education Tracks pages loaded and worked normally.

Landing pageWorks

Opened from a Syrian connection without a VPN in March 2026: dev.to loaded normally, with no block page or regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

In March 2026 a tester in Syria used their own Dev.to account, signed in with Google, from a Syrian connection without a VPN.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in worked from a Syrian connection in March 2026: the tester signed in with Google and used the site while signed in, including the article feed and account settings.

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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Dev.to 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 Dev.to directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.