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VMware is blocked in Syria, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Opening the VMware Cloud console (console.cloud.vmware.com) in a desktop browser from Syria showed a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page for vmware.com, so the service could not be used.

DownloadsFails

The reporter says nothing could be downloaded from VMware from Syria.

Landing pageWorks

The vmware.com home page loaded normally in a desktop browser from Syria.

Sign-upFails

The VMware account console (console.cloud.vmware.com), where accounts are created and used, showed a Cloudflare block page from Syria, so sign-up could not be reached.

Sign-inFails

Signing in to VMware from Syria failed: the account console (console.cloud.vmware.com) showed a Cloudflare "Sorry, you have been blocked" page.

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Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. A community volunteer asked VMware in June 2026 to enable the platform for Syrian users, and no response has followed.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to VMware, citing the lifting of US and EU sanctions on Syria, and asked whether the platform could now be enabled for Syrian users.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing VMware 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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