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Google Ads is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

In the first-campaign setup, Syria was missing from the phone country list. The reporter says this phone number is required to create the account, so the service could not be used.

Landing pageWorks

The Google Ads home page loaded normally from Syria.

Sign-upFails

While setting up a new account, Syria was missing from the phone country list. The reporter says the phone number is required to finish creating the account.

Sign-inNot checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked

Progress Timeline

Contacted

Activity Summary

Access to Google Ads 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 Google Ads?

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

Work at Google? Know someone who does?

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

Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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