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Name.com

Name.com is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Domain registrar and web hosting provider for registering and managing domain names

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

The reporter says name.com was still unreachable from Syria; the whole site was replaced by a block page, so domains could not be searched for or managed.

Landing pageFails

Opening name.com from Syria showed a "Sorry, you have been blocked" page saying access was refused because the visitor's IP address is in a country or region sanctioned by the US Treasury Department.

Sign-upFails

Creating a name.com account could not be reached from Syria because the whole site showed "Sorry, you have been blocked", citing US Treasury sanctions.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to name.com could not be reached from Syria because the whole site showed "Sorry, you have been blocked", citing US Treasury sanctions.

PaymentFails

Paying for domains on name.com could not be reached from Syria because the whole site showed "Sorry, you have been blocked", citing US Treasury sanctions.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. A community volunteer contacted the company in February 2026, and it declined twice, citing US export compliance rules on SSL certificates.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

The volunteer followed up again, noting that competing registrars such as Namecheap, Hostinger and GoDaddy had already restored access for Syria.

Need Help with Name.com?

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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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