Is GitHub Copilot available in Syria?

GitHub Copilot is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

Why is GitHub Copilot blocked in Syria?

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.

How can I help unblock GitHub Copilot in Syria?

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.

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24 Jun, 2026

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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in June 2026 found that the extension works and Gemini and GPT models are available, but Anthropic Claude models are hidden without a VPN and return a model not supported error when selected. The restriction has been verified, but no outreach to the company has been made yet.

22 Jun, 2026

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Community testing found that GitHub Copilot is partially restricted in Syria. The extension itself works in VS Code and IntelliJ, and Gemini and GPT models are available, but Anthropic Claude models (Haiku 4.5, Sonnet 4.6, Sonnet 4.5) are hidden without a VPN. Selecting a Claude model returns a 400 ...

Work at GitHub Copilot? Know someone who does?

You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at GitHub Copilot or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.

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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. Every voice matters.

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