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IBM is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

IBM's services could not be used from Syria: ibm.com returned "The page you requested cannot be displayed. 403: Forbidden" instead of the site.

Landing pageFails

Opening ibm.com from Syria returned IBM's "403: Forbidden" error page instead of the homepage.

Sign-upFails

Creating an IBM account from Syria was not possible: ibm.com returned "403: Forbidden", so registration could not be reached.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to IBM from Syria was not possible: ibm.com returned "403: Forbidden" instead of its sign-in page.

PaymentFails

Paying for IBM services from Syria was not possible: ibm.com returned "403: Forbidden", so checkout could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid IBM plan from Syria was not possible: ibm.com returned "403: Forbidden".

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Activity Summary

IBM is blocked in Syria. The team contacted IBM's trust and compliance team in February 2026, and a volunteer followed up in April with no reply received.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed IBM's trust and compliance team directly, copying the team, following up on the earlier official outreach at the same address, which had received no response.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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