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Kickstarter

Kickstarter is blocked in Syria, as of .

Company: Kickstarter

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

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The reporter says projects can only be browsed from Syria: creating an account or signing in is refused with a notice that, due to U.S. government regulations, the user is not allowed to take this action.

Landing pageWorks

kickstarter.com opened from a Syrian connection with its project listings loading normally.

Sign-upFails

Trying to create an account from a Syrian connection was refused with a notice that, due to U.S. government regulations, the user is not allowed to take this action.

Sign-inFails

Trying to log in from a Syrian connection was refused with the same notice citing U.S. government regulations.

Identity verification (KYC)Fails

Identity verification could not be reached from a Syrian connection because creating an account and logging in are refused with a notice citing U.S. government regulations.

PaymentFails

Payment could not be made from a Syrian connection because creating an account and logging in are refused with a notice citing U.S. government regulations.

PayoutFails

Receiving payouts could not be done from a Syrian connection because creating an account and logging in are refused with a notice citing U.S. government regulations.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Kickstarter is currently blocked in Syria. Users in Syria cannot access this service. We are tracking the situation and advocating for change.

Most likely a company policy that has not caught up with the law. The US sanctions program on Syria ended on 1 July 2025, the EU lifted its economic sanctions in May 2025, and Syria was removed from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in August 2026. Many companies set their Syria restrictions before these changes and have not updated them. This page shows the evidence we have for Kickstarter and any reply from the company.

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.