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SourceForge

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

Hosting platform for open-source software projects with downloads and reviews

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High-vote services get prioritized for outreach

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Downloading software worked from a Syrian connection: a project's download page on sourceforge.net opened and the file started downloading.

Landing pageWorks

The sourceforge.net homepage loaded normally from a Syrian connection, with no block page or regional notice.

Sign-upWorks

Creating an account from a Syrian connection worked, with Syria chosen as the country and a Syrian phone number given: registration completed and the account was verified.

Sign-inNot checked

Need Help with SourceForge?

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

Support Page

Work at Slashdot Media? Know someone who does?

Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Slashdot Media 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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