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Outlier is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

From Syria without a VPN, opening the opportunities page in the Outlier app showed a message that Outlier cannot provide service in the user's location.

Landing pageWorks

From Syria without a VPN, the Outlier homepage loaded normally. The reporter says the About Us, FAQ and experts pages also loaded.

Sign-upFails

The reporter says sign-up from Syria fails with the same message as login: Outlier cannot provide service in the user's location.

Sign-inFails

From Syria without a VPN, the Outlier login page showed a message that Outlier cannot provide service in the user's location.

Identity verification (KYC)Fails

Not reachable: Outlier's login and registration pages refuse service in Syria, so identity verification inside the account cannot be started.

PayoutFails

Not reachable: Outlier's login and registration pages refuse service in Syria, so earnings cannot be received through an account.

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. A community volunteer wrote to parent company Scale AI's legal team in September 2026 asking it to review its restriction on Syria.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer emailed Scale AI's legal team asking it to review the country restriction on Syria, citing the removal of Syria from the US state sponsors of terrorism list in August 2026 and BIS License Exception SPP.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Outlier 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 Outlier directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.