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X (Twitter)

X (Twitter) works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Microblogging social network for real-time news, discussions, and public conversation

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The X Android app loaded the home feed in full on a Syrian mobile connection, with posts, images and engagement counts displayed normally.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-upWorks

A tester on a Syrian connection was using their own X account from Syria and managing its settings. It does not show whether a Syrian phone number can be used to register.

Sign-inWorks

A tester on a Syrian connection was signed in to X on Android and opened the account's country setting, where Syria now appears in the list of countries.

One-time codes (OTP)Works

The X app's phone settings showed a phone number saved to the account, with options to update or delete it. The reporter says X now accepts Syrian numbers on the app and the web.

Identity verification (KYC)Not checked
PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
PayoutNot checked
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Progress Timeline

Partially Resolved

Activity Summary

X now accepts Syrian phone numbers on user accounts, a change confirmed from Syria in October 2026 whose cause is unknown. The team had asked X's legal department for this in March 2026 and received only a boilerplate reply.

Partially Resolved

Our Outreach

X now accepts Syrian phone numbers on user accounts, which the team had asked its legal department to allow in March 2026. The change was confirmed from Syria in October 2026, and its cause is unknown.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing X (Twitter) in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of X (Twitter) 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 X (Twitter) directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.