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Obsidian

Obsidian works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Markdown-based note-taking app with linked knowledge graphs and local storage

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A tester in Syria reported installing the Obsidian desktop app and using it normally. No screenshot of the app in use was provided; the installer download is recorded separately.

DownloadsWorks

The Obsidian Windows installer downloaded from obsidian.md at a steady speed from Syria.

Landing pageWorks

The Obsidian homepage loaded fully from Syria, with no block or restriction notice.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria created a new Obsidian account; the site confirmed registration and prompted for email verification.

Sign-inWorks

A tester in Syria reported signing in to an Obsidian account inside the desktop app without trouble. The sign-in step was not captured.

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Need Help with Obsidian?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Obsidian 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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