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Blocked in Syria, confirmed by a community report in February 2026 that showed a "Restricted location" notice and Syria greyed out during account creation. A community volunteer contacted the company in February 2026, citing the easing of sanctions, but no response has been recorded. No resolution yet.
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A community volunteer sent an outreach email to OKX at help@okx.com and support@okx.com requesting restoration of access for users in Syria. The email referenced the 2025 OFAC General License and EU sanctions lift.
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Community report confirmed that OKX blocks users in Syria. When searching for Syria in the country/region selector during account creation, it appears greyed out with "not available" label. The app also displays a "Restricted location" popup stating: "We're sorry, OKX Exchange products aren't availa...
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at OKX or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
Contact OKX Support:
No, OKX 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 OKX directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.
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