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Crowdfunding platform where creators raise money from backers to fund creative projects in exchange for rewards.

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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in June 2026 found the site loads, but backing a project is blocked citing US government regulations.

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Community testing verified Kickstarter's site loads from Syria, but backing a project is blocked with a notice citing U.S. government regulations.

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

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

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Kickstarter is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.

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 Kickstarter directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.