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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria, verified in May 2026. After an initial community report in March 2026, testing from Syria confirmed the platform shows a regional unavailability notice that blocks lesson booking and account access. The block dates back to a policy from 2022, and no outreach to the company has been made yet.
Verified
Testing from Syria confirmed that italki blocks users in the region. Visiting italki.com triggers a modal stating «Unfortunately, from 26th June 2022, italki isn't available in your region. If you have any issues, please contact our support team.» The block prevents lesson booking and account access...
Investigated
A community member reported that italki may block users from Syria. The platform reportedly prevents Syrian-based teachers from registering and working on the platform. No evidence screenshots were provided with the submission. Independent verification from within Syria is needed to confirm the bloc...
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If you're experiencing issues accessing italki in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at italki? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside italki can change that.
Tips for advocating
- Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
- Reference the lifted sanctions.
- Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, italki 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 italki directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.