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Blocked in Syria. A community member verified in February 2026 that registration fails because SMS verification codes are not delivered to Syrian phone numbers, leaving the process stuck on a loading screen even though Syria appears in the country list. The team contacted the company in April 2026 and a community volunteer followed up in August, asking it to direct its SMS providers to restore code delivery. No response to either.
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Official outreach email sent to Signal Foundation at privacy@signal.org requesting review of Syria IP restrictions under the current OFAC and BIS framework.
Need Help with Signal?
If you're experiencing issues accessing Signal in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
Work at Signal Foundation? Know someone who does?
Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Signal Foundation 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Signal 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 Signal directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.