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Restricted for users in Syria, verified by community testing in March 2026. The website loads and account creation works, but at checkout the credit card payment fields are disabled and the PayPal option fails to load from Syrian connections, blocking purchases unless a VPN is used. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community testing confirmed that Hover is restricted in Syria. The website loads successfully and account creation completes without issues, with three testing domains automatically listed in the dashboard. Domain search and adding items to cart work normally. However, at checkout, credit card payme...
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If you're experiencing issues accessing Hover in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hover is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
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 Hover directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.