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Go (Golang)

Go (Golang) is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Downloading the Go installer for Windows from Syria returned a Google 404 error, so Go could not be installed.

DownloadsFails

Downloading the Go installer for Windows from Syria returned a Google 404 error.

Landing pageWorks

The go.dev site loaded normally from a Syrian connection, including the All releases page listing the Go downloads.

Progress Timeline

Contacted

Activity Summary

Access to Go from Syria is listed as unknown. Community volunteers have asked Google's compliance team to review its Syria restrictions repeatedly since February 2026, most recently in September, with no response recorded.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, citing Syria's removal from the US state sponsors of terrorism list, and asked which regulation applies if it stays.

Need Help with Go (Golang)?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Go (Golang) in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Tips for advocating

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Go (Golang) 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 Go (Golang) directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.