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GitLab is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Tested from Syria over Wi-Fi and mobile connections: trying to use the platform at gitlab.com still showed "You are currently viewing from a blocked IP address or country", with Syria given as the location.

Landing pageWorks

GitLab's public site at about.gitlab.com opened normally from Syria, with its product, pricing and sign-in links, even though the platform at gitlab.com was blocked.

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted GitLab in February 2026, and the company replied that the block is an intentional trade compliance restriction set by its legal team, with no timeline for review.

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Community Updates

GitLab Support confirmed the Syria block is an intentional, country-based trade-compliance restriction set by Legal, not a temporary IP issue, and gave no timeline for review.

What works instead

Until GitLab is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

GitHub

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside GitLab can change that.

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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.

Articles about GitLab

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

Does Delisting End Syria's Digital Blocks?

On 24 August 2026 the United States rescinded Syria's 47-year terror designation. Two days earlier, 474 of the 986 services we track were still closed to someone in Damascus. What the delisting changes, what it does not, and what it was never going to fix.

Omar Albeik16 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

No, GitLab 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 GitLab directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.