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

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Photo and video sharing social network for posts, stories, reels, and direct messaging

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorksUnchanged since:

An Android test from Syria found Instagram's main features working: the feed, stories and reels all loaded for a signed-in account.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upWorksUnchanged since:

An Android test from Syria showed a tester using their own Instagram account normally from inside Syria, so an account can be held and used there. Creating a new account was not tested directly.

Sign-inWorksUnchanged since:

An Android test from Syria showed signing in to an Instagram account working normally; the tester then used the signed-in app to browse the feed and create a story.

One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeFailsUnchanged since:

An Android test from Syria found Meta Verified, the paid verification subscription, unavailable to the tester's account: Instagram placed the account on a waiting list, saying Meta Verified is not yet available in the user's area and that the wait may also depend on factors such as how long the acco...

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Activity Summary

Instagram is limited in Syria: login, feed, stories and reels work, but music is withheld and Meta Verified is waitlisted. Community testing in September 2026 confirmed this with screenshots, and no outreach to Meta has been recorded yet.

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A community report said Instagram's music feature, sharing and listening to music within videos, remains blocked for Syrian users. No evidence was provided, so the finding was logged with blocking status unknown pending further testing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Instagram 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 Instagram directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.