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Self-publishing platform distributing ebooks and audiobooks to major online retailers
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Google's advertising program that lets website owners earn revenue from display ads
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24 Jun, 2026
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Restricted for users in Syria. Community verification in February 2026 confirmed the dashboard loads but Syria is absent from the country list at signup, blocking new publishers; payouts also depend on banking infrastructure that does not yet reach Syria. A community volunteer contacted the company in March 2026 asking it to enable Syria and add payment options. No response yet.
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed Google's cloud compliance team at google-cloud-compliance@google.com requesting the activation of Google AdSense services in Syria. The email urged Google to enable Syria as a valid geographic option for postal verification (PIN), suggested alternative payment channels ...
Verified
Community verification confirmed Google AdSense remains restricted for Syria. The AdSense website loads and the dashboard is accessible, but Syria is not listed in the country selection dropdown during account setup. This prevents new Syrian publishers from registering, confirming the restricted sta...
Investigated
This is a complicated issue. While AdSense can technically display ads on Syrian websites, it cannot pay publishers without banking or payment infrastructure in Syria. Google needs a way to send revenue payments to Syrian account holders, which requires local bank transfers, wire transfer support, o...
Evidence Added
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 Google AdSense 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.
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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