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Dropbox works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Cloud storage and file-sharing service for individuals and businesses

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Dropbox worked from a Syrian connection on the web: dropbox.com loaded a signed-in account with its file list, storage quota and account menu all working.

Landing pageWorks

dropbox.com loaded from a Syrian connection in a desktop browser and opened straight into a signed-in account.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria was using their own Dropbox account on the web, with files stored and storage in use, which shows an account held and used from Syria.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in worked from a Syrian connection: a tester's own Dropbox account was open on the web, with its files and storage quota loading.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria since September 2026. The team contacted the company in February 2026 and followed up in March, but received only an automated reply, so the restoration is not attributed to that outreach.

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Community Updates

Dropbox is now confirmed accessible from Syria. Unblock Syria wrote to its legal and contracts teams in February 2026 and followed up in March; the only reply was an automated one, so the restoration is not attributable to that outreach.

Need Help with Dropbox?

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Dropbox can change that.

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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 Dropbox 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 Dropbox directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.