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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in March 2026 found that the main website and the store sign-in page load normally, but the login service returns an "Access denied" page from Syrian connections, blocking login and account creation; the site is browsable but authentication is geo-blocked. No outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community testing from Syria revealed that Pimsleur's main website pimsleur.com loads normally, and the store sign-in page at store.pimsleur.com is accessible. However, attempting to authenticate via login.pimsleur.com returns an "Error — Access denied" page, blocking login and account creation from...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pimsleur 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 Pimsleur directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.