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DigitalOcean is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Cloud infrastructure provider offering scalable compute, storage, and managed databases

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Tested from Syria on a mobile connection: opening DigitalOcean's cloud control panel returned a web application firewall page reading "Sorry, you have been blocked", so the service could not be used.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria: the tester reported that DigitalOcean's public homepage loaded, while the control panel and the services behind it were blocked.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer opened a case with DigitalOcean in December 2025, and in February 2026 the company said a final decision was still under review.

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Community Updates

A second community volunteer emailed DigitalOcean's legal, policy, support and abuse teams citing the lifted sanctions and asking that Syria access be enabled.

What works instead

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

Sham Cloud

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Made in Syria

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If you're experiencing issues accessing DigitalOcean 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

No, DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.