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Duolingo 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

The Duolingo app opened to the learner's course path with the day's lessons ready, on iPhone and Android.

Landing pageWorks

The tester reports that Duolingo works fully from Syria on a laptop, an iPhone and an Android phone.

Sign-upWorks

Creating a Duolingo account worked from Syria: the tester installed the Android app from Google Play, signed up without a VPN and went straight to their new profile and lessons.

Sign-inWorks

The Duolingo app opened signed in to an account on iPhone, showing the learner's course path.

PaymentFails

The tester reported that paying in Duolingo does not work from Syria.

UpgradeWorks

A Duolingo account used from Syria showed Super active on its profile after the tester activated a Super link bought from a local reseller.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Duolingo 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 Duolingo 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 Duolingo directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.