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Element works in Syria, as of .

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Secure, decentralized messenger built on the Matrix open communication protocol

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This service is available from Syria — voting is closed.

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria in March 2026: the Element Android app created a new end-to-end encrypted room, ready for messaging.

DownloadsWorks

Tested from Syria in March 2026: the Element desktop app for Linux downloaded from Element's official package repository, installed, and opened to its welcome screen.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria in March 2026: element.io opened normally in a desktop browser, showing its full home page and navigation.

Sign-upWorks

Tested from Syria in March 2026: a new Element account was created by signing up with a Google account, and the desktop app then opened on the new account's home screen.

Sign-inWorks

Tested from Syria in March 2026: an existing Element account signed in on the Android app, loaded its chats, and was then verified as a trusted session from the desktop app.

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Element is open in Syria!

Great news—Element has made their service available to users in Syria. This is exactly what we're working toward. Help us celebrate companies that do the right thing and encourage others to follow their lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Element is available in Syria: its core use and every other part we track work.

Check the timeline on this page for the full history of Element's availability in Syria, including when access was restored.