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Microsoft Teams 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

Microsoft Teams opened while signed in on the web, the Windows app and the iPhone app from Syria, showing the account's existing chats and meetings.

Landing pageWorks

The tester reports that Microsoft Teams works normally from Syria, including on the web.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inWorks

Signing in to Microsoft Teams worked from Syria: the iPhone app opened the account's chat list.

PaymentFails

The tester reports that the payment page in the Microsoft Teams iPhone app stayed on a loading screen from Syria and never opened.

UpgradeFails

The tester reports that upgrading in the Microsoft Teams iPhone app stayed on a loading screen from Syria, so no paid plan could be reached.

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Community Updates

A fifth volunteer wrote to Microsoft's export-controls team, again asking that Syria be onboarded following the lifted sanctions.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Microsoft can change that.

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Tips for advocating

  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Microsoft Teams 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 Microsoft Teams directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.