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Social media platform for microblogging and short-form video sharing
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TikTok
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TikTok is currently blocked in Syria, as of .
Social media platform for creating and discovering short-form video content
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Activity Summary
Blocked in Syria. Community testing most recently confirmed the block on 21 July 2026, with the Android app failing to load feeds on Syrian connections, matching the documented dual-layer IP and SIM-based block. The team and volunteers have contacted ByteDance twelve times since February 2026; TikTok's EU feedback team replied once in February and escalated the case, but no resolution has followed.
Follow-up Sent
Official outreach email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to ethics@bytedance.com requesting review of TikTok's Syria IP restrictions. The email described the dual-layer blocking (IP geoblocking plus Android SIM MCC/MNC reading), cited Snapchat, Reddit, and Imgur as accessible social media...
Contacted Company
UnblockSyria's Legal Advisor sent a formal outreach email to TikTok's legal team at legal@tiktok.com requesting a compliance review of Syria access restrictions. The email noted that TikTok, CapCut, and LarkSuite are all inaccessible from Syria, and that TikTok employs a dual-layer blocking approach...
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Need Help with TikTok?
If you're experiencing issues accessing TikTok in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, TikTok 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 TikTok directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.