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MySQL is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Open-source relational database management system used for web applications and data storage

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

MySQL could not be downloaded or used through its website from a Syrian connection: Oracle's export-compliance notice replaced the whole of www.mysql.com.

Landing pageFails

Opening www.mysql.com from a Syrian connection returned Oracle's notice that it cannot process the request under U.S. export laws, instead of the site.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Oracle has been asked repeatedly since February 2026 to review access for Syria, most recently in September, with no response recorded yet.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Oracle's export compliance team asking it to review the restriction on users in Syria, citing the August 2026 rescission and lifted sanctions, and to name the regulation if access stays blocked.

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

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  • 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

No, MySQL 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 MySQL directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.