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MATLAB is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Scientific computing and engineering simulation software by MathWorks

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Opening MATLAB Online redirected to the MathWorks login, which returned the same Akamai «Access Denied» page.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.mathworks.com returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page instead of the site.

Sign-upFails

The MathWorks account creation page returned the same Akamai «Access Denied» page.

Sign-inFails

The sign-in page on login.mathworks.com failed with a browser «Your connection is not private» error (NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID).

PaymentFails

Paying for MATLAB was not possible: mathworks.com and its account pages returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page, so checkout could not be reached.

UpgradeFails

Buying or upgrading a MATLAB licence was not possible: mathworks.com and its account pages returned an Akamai «Access Denied» page.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. The team contacted MathWorks in April 2026, and its export compliance team acknowledged the request the same day but has not replied since.

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Our Outreach

The team sent official outreach to MathWorks asking it to review the Syria IP restriction on MATLAB under current U.S. export rules. The Export Compliance team acknowledged receipt the same day and opened case #08635577.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 MATLAB directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.