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Linear works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Linear worked from Syria on the website: projects and issues could be created, an API key worked for queries to the Linear API, and issues could be imported from GitHub. Imports from Jira, Asana and Shortcut did not complete because those providers restrict access, not Linear.

Landing pageWorks

The linear.app home page opened normally from Syria in a desktop browser.

Sign-upWorks

A new account and workspace were created from Syria on the website, and the new workspace opened with its team, issues and projects.

Sign-inWorks

The Linear Android app signed in to an existing account from Syria. No screenshot of the sign-in step itself was provided; the signed-in app is recorded under core use.

PaymentFails

Paying for a Linear paid plan failed from Syria: the Stripe checkout page showed a "Something went wrong" error instead of the payment form. The error's own text lists a network problem, an expired link or an unreachable payment provider as possible causes.

UpgradeFails

Moving to a Linear paid plan failed from Syria because the payment step did not load. The checkout error is recorded under payment.

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In Review

Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. A community volunteer asked Linear in August 2026 to review its paid-plan restriction, and Linear support requested more details in September.

Information Requested

Community Updates

Linear support replied the next day asking for a screenshot of the checkout error and the affected workspace URL so it could investigate further.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Linear works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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 Linear directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.