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italki is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Online language learning marketplace connecting students with freelance teachers for personalized lessons

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From a desktop browser, italki showed a page stating that it has not been available in the region since 26 June 2022.

Landing pageWorks

The italki home page loaded normally in a desktop browser.

Sign-upFails

Opening sign-up led to a page stating that italki has not been available in the region since 26 June 2022.

Sign-inFails

The reporter says the shared sign-up and log-in entry led to a page stating that italki has not been available in the region since 26 June 2022.

PaymentFails

Not reachable: sign-in is refused in the region, so no payment can be made from an account.

PayoutFails

Not reachable: sign-in is refused in the region, so earnings cannot be received through an account.

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Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. When a community volunteer asked italki in October 2026 to review the restriction, its support declined to engage, saying it does not take part in discussions of politically sensitive or geopolitical topics.

Declined

Community Updates

italki's Customer Success team declined to engage, replying that as an educational platform it does not take part in discussions of politically sensitive or geopolitical topics. The Syria restriction itself was not addressed.

What works instead

Until italki is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Need Help with italki?

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside italki 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

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.