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Psiphon

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

Open-source censorship circumvention tool for accessing the open internet

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The Psiphon apps on Android and Windows connected and tunnelled traffic from two Syrian internet providers. The visible IP address moved from Syria to a server abroad on both devices, and the Android app showed no speed limit.

Landing pageWorks

The Psiphon website opened normally from a Syrian connection, with its download links for Android, Windows, iOS and macOS available.

PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked

Need Help with Psiphon?

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

Support Page

Work at Psiphon? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Psiphon can change that.

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 Psiphon 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 Psiphon directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.