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Preply is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Online education marketplace connecting students with tutors for languages and skills

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Preply's tutoring platform could not be used from Syria in a mobile browser: preply.com showed an "Access denied" page saying the visitor's IP address has been restricted.

Landing pageFails

Opening preply.com in a mobile browser from Syria showed an "Access denied" page saying the visitor's IP address has been restricted from accessing the website.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Preply declined in February and April 2026 citing US regulations, then said it was reviewing the restriction against updated OFAC guidance. Five months on with no update, a volunteer escalated to its legal team in September.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer escalated to Preply's legal team, asking for a manual compliance review of a tutor application blocked over a Syrian passport despite residence outside Syria, and citing the rescinded state sponsor designation and the repealed Caesar Act.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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