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Docker Hub is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Docker Hub could not be used with an account: signing in to Docker Hub or Sandbox returned "Error: Access denied". Search and image pages still opened while signed out.

AI featuresWorks

The Gordon assistant on Docker Hub answered a message while signed out.

Landing pageWorks

Docker's website loaded normally from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

Creating a Docker account worked from Syria: the sign-up form was accepted, a verification code arrived by email, and Docker confirmed "Verification successful". Signing in to the new account was then blocked.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to Docker from Syria was blocked: login.docker.com returned "Error: Access denied. To protect the requested service, this request has been blocked", including right after creating a new account.

PaymentFails

Paying for Docker is not possible from Syria, because signing in to a Docker account was blocked with "Access denied".

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Docker plan is not possible from Syria, because signing in to a Docker account was blocked with "Access denied".

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. The team followed up with Docker in March 2026 about the restrictions facing Syrian developers and has received no response.

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Our Outreach

The same follow-up detailed Docker Hub's partial block: TLS pulls work, but authentication, pushing images and Docker Desktop remain restricted for Syrian developers.

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

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Docker Hub is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Most likely a company policy that has not caught up with the law. The US sanctions program on Syria ended on 1 July 2025, the EU lifted its economic sanctions in May 2025, and Syria was removed from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in August 2026. Many companies set their Syria restrictions before these changes and have not updated them. This page shows the evidence we have for Docker Hub and any reply from the company.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Docker Hub directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.