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Hik-Connect is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Cloud platform for remote monitoring and management of Hikvision security cameras
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Hik-Connect is blocked in Syria. The login page loads but authentication fails with a server error, so sign-in and device registration are impossible, confirmed by community testing in July 2026. A volunteer emailed Hikvision's regional and global support teams in March 2026 asking that Syria be added to the country list, with no reply so far.
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Community testing from Syria (Damascus, desktop Chrome) confirmed that Hik-Connect is not usable. The login page at hik-connect.com renders, but the client immediately returns an error dialog reading «error_server_or_network_error», leaving sign-in and device registration impossible. The result matc...
Contacted Company
A community volunteer emailed Hikvision's MENA support and global support teams at support.mena@hikvision.com and support@hikvision.com requesting that Syria be added to the country selection in the camera driver program. The email referenced the December 2025 OFAC sanctions lift and EU sanctions re...
Investigated
Community member reported Hik-Connect as blocked in Syria. No evidence screenshot was provided. The submitter reports that Hikvision's cloud camera monitoring service requires purchasing a real IP address as a workaround in Syria. Blocking status needs independent verification.
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Hik-Connect 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 Hikvision can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Hik-Connect 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 Hik-Connect directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.