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

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Social media platform for microblogging and short-form video sharing

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria over a mobile data connection on Android: the UpScrolled app opened on its home feed while signed in, with the Following and Discover tabs and suggested accounts to follow loading normally.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upWorks

A new UpScrolled account was created from Syria on the Android app over a mobile connection, and the new account opened on the app's welcome screen for first-time users.

Sign-inWorks

On the Android app over a mobile connection from Syria, the tester's account was signed in and its session loaded the home feed and follow suggestions.

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

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside UpScrolled can change that.

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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

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