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GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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GitHub's AI pair programmer that suggests code, functions, and provides chat assistance inside the editor

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A community test on a Syrian connection found Copilot's chat inside the code editor usable with GPT and Gemini models, which the model picker offered normally.

AI featuresFails

On a Syrian connection, Anthropic's Claude models were hidden from Copilot's model picker, and a request made with Claude Haiku failed with an error saying the requested model is not supported. GPT and Gemini models remained available.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upWorks

A community tester in Syria used Copilot with their own account, so holding and using an account from Syria worked.

Sign-inWorks

The tester used Copilot's chat from Syria while signed in to their own account, with the account's model list and an earlier chat session loading normally.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. In September 2026 a community volunteer asked GitHub's legal team to review the restriction on Claude models, citing GitHub's own trade controls page.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer asked GitHub's legal team to review the Claude-model restriction, citing GitHub's own trade-controls page, which does not list Syria among the destinations requiring Copilot authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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