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Google Cloud Platform is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The reporter says Google Cloud services could not be used because they all require billing, and billing could not be opened from Syria. The Cloud SQL console asked to enable billing, and trying to enable it showed "Free Trial signup is temporarily down".

Landing pageWorks

The Google Cloud home page loaded normally from Syria.

Sign-upWorks

The reporter says they created a new account with another Gmail account without problems.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in with an existing Google account worked; the Google Cloud site showed the signed-in account.

PaymentFails

Opening Google Cloud billing to add a payment method failed: the page showed "Free Trial signup is temporarily down. Please try again later."

UpgradeFails

Activating the Google Cloud free trial failed with "Free Trial signup is temporarily down. Please try again later."

Progress Timeline

Contacted

Activity Summary

Access to Google Cloud Platform 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 Cloud Platform?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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