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LibreTexts is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Reported on 15 September by a community volunteer testing from Syria: the LibreTexts subject libraries at chem.libretexts.org, eng.libretexts.org and bio.libretexts.org returned a CloudFront 403 error over Syrian ADSL and LTE connections, and opened normally through a VPN set to another country.

Landing pageWorks

Tested from Syria on a desktop browser: the libretexts.org home page opened normally.

Sign-upWorks

Tested from Syria: the tester was using their own LibreOne account and reported that creating an account works. No screenshot of the sign-up step itself was provided.

Sign-inWorks

Tested from Syria on a desktop browser: after signing in to a LibreOne account, the dashboard loaded the LibreTexts applications and the list of subject libraries.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria, as its subject libraries return an access error. In September 2026 LibreTexts said it does not block Syria on purpose and asked which pages fail, and a volunteer sent the affected library addresses.

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The volunteer answered LibreTexts' request with the failing addresses: the chem, eng and bio libraries return a CloudFront 403 error from Syrian ADSL and LTE connections, and load normally through a VPN set to any other country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, LibreTexts 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 LibreTexts and any reply from the company.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting LibreTexts directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.