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

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Online LaTeX editor for writing, editing, and publishing scientific documents

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A test from Syria opened a journal template, edited it in the Overleaf editor, compiled it and downloaded the resulting PDF without any restriction.

Landing pageWorks

The Overleaf homepage loaded normally from Syria while signed out, showing the sign-up options with no regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

A tester in Syria was using their own Overleaf account, which shows that an account can be held and used from Syria. The account creation step itself was not captured.

Sign-inWorks

A tester in Syria was signed in to their Overleaf account and reached the projects dashboard, with the account menu open.

PaymentFails

Opening checkout for the annual Collaborator plan from Syria led to a "Restricted" page saying Overleaf cannot presently accept payments from the user's region.

UpgradeFails

Upgrading to a paid Overleaf plan from Syria was not possible. The attempt, started from the editor's Upgrade button, stopped at checkout, where Overleaf said it cannot accept payments from the user's region.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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