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

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Signed in on pinterest.com in a mobile browser in Syria, the home feed loaded with pins and videos.

Landing pageWorks

pinterest.com opened normally in a mobile browser from Syria, showing its home page with sign-up and log-in options.

Sign-upWorks

A new Pinterest account was created in a mobile browser from Syria, and its email address was confirmed with the code Pinterest sent.

Sign-inWorks

Pinterest in a mobile browser in Syria opened the signed-in account's profile page.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

Pinterest emailed a confirmation code to a new account created from Syria, and entering it confirmed the email address.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. The team asked Pinterest in March 2026 to review its restriction on business accounts and received only an automated acknowledgment.

Company Responded

Our Outreach

Pinterest's support system sent an automated acknowledgment confirming receipt of the request, with no substantive answer.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Pinterest 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 Pinterest 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 Pinterest directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.