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Internet Archive is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria due to IP-based restrictions, confirmed by community reports in February 2026. A community volunteer contacted Internet Archive that month asking it to review and remove the geo-block after the lifting of sanctions, but the company replied with a generic message that did not address the request and suggested using a VPN. No resolution yet.
Company Responded
Internet Archive's support team responded via Zendesk with a generic reply that did not address the sanctions lift or the request to remove IP restrictions. The response only acknowledged that the user's ISP "may be blocking" access to archive.org and suggested using a VPN, similar to what users in ...
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A community volunteer contacted Internet Archive via their Zendesk support portal reporting that archive.org is blocked in Syria due to IP restrictions. The volunteer explained that U.S. and EU sanctions on Syria have been lifted and the OFAC export permit is in effect, requesting that Internet Arch...
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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Internet Archive can change that.
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- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Internet Archive 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 Internet Archive directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.