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Strava is blocked in Syria, as of .

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Social fitness app for tracking running, cycling, and athletic activities

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Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Strava could not be used on the web from a Syrian connection. strava.com, where the web version of the service runs, answered with a CloudFront 403 error blocking access from the visitor's country, so no activity or account page could be reached.

Landing pageFails

strava.com did not open from a Syrian DSL connection in a desktop browser. In its place Amazon CloudFront returned a 403 error saying the site is configured to block access from the visitor's country.

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Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. Volunteers asked Strava in September 2026 to review the restriction, but it has sent only automated acknowledgments, and a follow-up asking whether the request reached its legal team is unanswered.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer followed up with Strava's support and data protection teams, noting only an automated ticket confirmation so far, and asked whether the request had reached Legal, Compliance or the infrastructure team.

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

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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

No, Strava 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 Strava directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.