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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in February 2026 first found the install download refused on the Syriatel mobile network, then confirmed days later that downloads succeed over DSL connections, though at very low speed. Access appears to depend on the internet provider, working on some networks while remaining blocked on others. No outreach to the company has been made.
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Community testing confirmed that Ollama is now partially accessible from Syria via DSL. A volunteer successfully initiated a model download (qwen2.5-coder:7b, 4.7 GB) using the Ollama CLI on Windows. The download connected and began transferring data, though at a very low speed of approximately 170 ...
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Community testing confirmed that Ollama is blocked in Syria. Attempting to download the Ollama install script via PowerShell from a Syrian IP on the Syriatel network results in a WebException with the error "The request was aborted: The request was canceled." The connection to ollama.com is refused,...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ollama is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
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.