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LibreTexts is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
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Limited in Syria. Community testing in August 2026 found that the main LibreTexts site and the LibreOne dashboard load normally and accounts can be created, but the subject library subdomains return an Amazon CloudFront 403 block and the central sign-in service breaks with an authentication interrupt. The platform shell is reachable while the textbooks themselves are not. No outreach to the organization has been made yet.
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Community testing found LibreTexts partially blocked in Syria. The main libretexts.org site loads and account creation on the LibreOne dashboard works, but the subject library subdomains are unreachable: both chem.libretexts.org and biz.libretexts.org return an Amazon CloudFront "403 ERROR - The req...
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You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at LibreTexts or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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LibreTexts has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
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 LibreTexts directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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