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NotebookLM is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria, verified by community testing in February 2026, which showed a geo-restriction error blocking notebook creation and access. A community volunteer contacted support in March 2026, and the team named NotebookLM in an official follow-up to Google's compliance team later that month. No resolution has followed.
Follow-up Sent
Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to google-cloud-compliance@google.com. NotebookLM was explicitly named alongside Google Gemini and Google AI Studio as blocked services requiring review. The email argued that 13 Google services are already accessible in Syria and ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, NotebookLM 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 NotebookLM directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.