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Firebase 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 Firebase console opened from a Syrian DSL connection without a VPN. A project overview loaded in full and the built-in Gemini assistant answered a question.

Landing pageWorks

A tester on a Syrian DSL connection reported that the Firebase website opened normally without a VPN, before going on to sign in to the console.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria used their own Firebase account, with a project of their own, from a Syrian DSL connection without a VPN.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to Firebase worked from a Syrian DSL connection without a VPN: the tester reached their own project in the console under their account.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

Firebase Phone Authentication would not send a verification code to a Syrian +963 number and returned «This operation is not allowed», although phone sign-in was enabled for the project. In the same app a non-Syrian number reached the code entry screen, so the refusal follows the number's country.

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Progress Timeline

Declined

Activity Summary

Firebase is listed as usable in Syria. After repeated volunteer requests since February 2026, Firebase support replied in October 2026 that Firebase cannot be used from Syria under U.S. policy and that it could not help.

Declined

Community Updates

Firebase support replied that under current U.S. policies Firebase cannot be used from certain countries, that Syria is one where Google restricts some services, and that it could not help, suggesting legal counsel for regulatory questions.

Need Help with Firebase?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Firebase 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 Firebase directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.