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Maven Central 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

Maven Central's package repository worked from a Syrian connection: a Maven build downloaded its dependencies from the central repository and completed successfully.

Landing pageWorks

The Maven Central portal (central.sonatype.com) opened normally from a Syrian connection, showing its component search and navigation.

Sign-upFails

Creating an account was not possible from a Syrian connection. Account creation starts from the same Sonatype identity service that denied access at sign-in, and the tester needed a VPN to create an account.

Sign-inFails

Signing in failed from a Syrian connection: selecting Sign In opened Sonatype's identity service, which returned an "Access denied" error page instead of the login form.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Maven Central 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 Maven Central directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.