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PythonAnywhere is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
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Blocked in Syria. Community testing in July 2026 found that www.pythonanywhere.com returns an HTTP 451 "Unavailable for legal reasons" error from Syrian connections, a sanctions-driven block served by the platform itself. Websites and applications hosted on PythonAnywhere are also unreachable, and users report the service worked previously. No outreach has been made yet.
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Community testing confirmed that PythonAnywhere is blocked in Syria. Accessing www.pythonanywhere.com from a Syrian IP returns an HTTP 451 "Unavailable for legal reasons" error, a sanctions-driven block served by the platform itself. Websites and applications hosted on PythonAnywhere are also no lon...
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, PythonAnywhere 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 PythonAnywhere directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.