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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified by community reports in February 2026 that cited the platform's sanctions policy restricting access from sanctioned regions. The team contacted the company in April 2026 but received only a generic automated reply that did not address the request. No resolution yet.
Company Responded
Etsy's support system responded to the unblocking request via an automated email from dpo@etsy.zendesk.com. The response is a generic Zendesk auto-reply that does not acknowledge our Syria access inquiry. Instead, it states that the DPO email address does not support the topic raised and redirects t...
Contacted Company
Official outreach email sent to dpo@etsy.com requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
Need Help with Etsy?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Etsy in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Etsy? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Etsy can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Etsy 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 Etsy directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.