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Shazam

Shazam 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

On iPhone from Syria, the Shazam app worked: the library loaded with its saved songs, cover art and Apple Music links, and the tester reported the app working fully.

Landing pageFails

From Syria, shazam.com did not open in Safari on iPhone: the site returned an "Error 405 Not allowed" page from its cache server instead of the page itself.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Apple asking it to review the restrictions on users in Syria and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team. The message named no specific Apple service.

Need Help with Shazam?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Shazam 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 Shazam directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.