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

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Open-source tool for running large language models locally on your computer

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From Syria, ollama pull all-minilm started downloading the model immediately.

DownloadsFails

The reporter says the command that downloads the Ollama program itself got no response from the servers from Syria, while the download started at once over a VPN.

Landing pageWorks

ollama.com and its download page loaded normally in a browser from Syria.

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Need Help with Ollama?

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

Work at Ollama? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Ollama can change that.

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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

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