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Red Hat is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. A community report in February 2026 relayed an official refusal from the company's export compliance team, citing ongoing US export regulations, so product downloads and container registries remain blocked while the website stays browsable. The company has declined to restore the blocked services.

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Red Hat's Export Compliance Team (IBM) issued a definitive refusal: "Red Hat products such as RHEL cannot be exported to Syria still, due to US Commerce Dept regulations that are still in place." Downloads (RHEL, quay.io container images) and training services remain blocked, while the website stays...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Red Hat has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.

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 Red Hat directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.