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Imgur works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Online image hosting and sharing community for memes, GIFs, and viral content

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Imgur's image upload tool opened in a desktop browser from a Syrian connection, and the tester reported that uploading and viewing images worked over Syriatel, MTN and ADSL.

Landing pageWorks

imgur.com loaded normally in a desktop browser from a Syrian connection, with no block page or regional notice.

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Need Help with Imgur?

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

Work at Imgur? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Imgur can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Imgur works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 Imgur directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.