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

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Messaging app for text, voice, and video calls with end-to-end encryption

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorksUnchanged since:

A tester in Syria reported that chats worked normally, including sending text messages, images, videos and voice notes. No screenshot was provided.

AI featuresFailsUnchanged since:

WhatsApp on iPhone refused its Meta AI feature from Syria. Choosing to create a chat theme with AI opened a notice saying AI chats are not available for this user yet.

Landing pageWorksUnchanged since:

whatsapp.com opened normally in a mobile browser from Syria, showing its home page with the Open WhatsApp button.

Sign-upWorksUnchanged since:

A tester in Syria was using WhatsApp on iPhone with their own registered account, which shows a WhatsApp account active from Syria. Recorded from the Meta AI test, whose screenshot is under AI features.

Sign-inWorksUnchanged since:

WhatsApp on iPhone was signed in to the tester's own account from Syria, and its chat theme settings opened normally. Recorded from the Meta AI test, whose screenshot is under AI features.

One-time codes (OTP)WorksUnchanged since:

After changing the account to a Syrian phone number, WhatsApp's verification code arrived by SMS.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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