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WeTransfer

WeTransfer is blocked in Syria, as of .

File sharing service for sending large files up to 2GB via temporary download links

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useFails

Files could not be sent or received through the website: wetransfer.com would not load from a Syrian mobile connection and returned an HTTP 400 error instead.

Landing pageFails

Opening wetransfer.com in a mobile browser from a Syrian mobile connection returned an HTTP 400 error page ("This page isn't working") instead of the site.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
One-time codes (OTP)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked

Progress Timeline

Declined

Activity Summary

Blocked in Syria. WeTransfer declined to restore access in April 2026 and again in September, saying it still considers the situation uncertain, and on 12 September told two volunteers it would give no reasons or timeframe.

Declined

Community Updates

WeTransfer's Trust and Safety team sent two volunteers the same answer: it cannot restore access in Syria at this time and will not give reasons or a timeframe, adding that any change of position would show in the service's availability.

Need Help with WeTransfer?

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

Work at WeTransfer? Know someone who does?

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

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