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

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Music and podcast streaming platform where creators upload and share audio

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorksUnchanged since:

Tested from Syria in the iOS app: the signed-in home screen loaded the account's likes, personalized mixes and recommendations, with a track ready in the player. The tester reported browsing, playlists, likes and playback all working on fixed-line ADSL and mobile networks, without a VPN.

Landing pageWorksUnchanged since:

m.soundcloud.com loaded in a mobile browser from Syria, showing the home page with sign-in and account creation options.

Sign-upWorksUnchanged since:

In a February test, a tester in Syria was using their own SoundCloud account, with its likes and personalized mixes loading in the iOS app.

Sign-inWorksUnchanged since:

A February test from Syria showed a signed-in session in the SoundCloud iOS app, with the account's own likes and personalized mixes loading.

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

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

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