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

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Privacy-focused encrypted messaging app for secure texts, calls, and group chats

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The reporter says that after signing in with an existing account, messaging, stories, changing the profile photo and settings worked normally in the phone and desktop apps. Voice and video calls were not tried.

DownloadsWorks

The Windows desktop installer downloaded from signal.org. The reporter says the Android app also installed from Google Play and from the APK on Signal's site.

Landing pageWorks

signal.org loaded normally in mobile and desktop browsers.

Sign-upFails

Registering two new Syrian numbers (MTN and Syriatel) failed: the app showed "We are unable to send an SMS to your number. Please try again in several hours." The reporter says the message persisted on later attempts and no call option was offered.

Sign-inFails

The reporter says re-registering an existing account on an MTN Syria number has failed for about 10 days: the phone number screen shows "We are unable to send an SMS to your number" and offers no voice call, with or without a VPN.

One-time codes (OTP)Fails

The reporter says no verification code is sent to an MTN Syria number that already has an account; the app refuses at the phone number screen, before the code step.

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. Access was partly restored in September 2026, with verification codes reaching some Syrian numbers and not others; Signal never replied to the outreach in April and August, and a volunteer raised it again with Signal support in October.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer in Syria opened a request with Signal support at support@signal.org after codes stopped reaching an MTN Syria number, asking Signal to check SMS delivery to Syrian numbers and to offer another provider or a voice call.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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