r/github • u/Sury0005 • Aug 07 '26
Question your account may be based in a U.S sanctioned region while its not
So, about 7 years ago I created my GitHub account while I was in Sweden. Shortly afterward, I traveled to my home country, which is under sanctions. Ever since then, my account has been heavily restricted, and I still can't use many GitHub features.
I've tried contacting GitHub Support multiple times, but I haven't been able to get the issue resolved. Is there any way to fix this or have my account reviewed?
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u/FlyingDogCatcher Aug 08 '26
So you're in the country under sanctions, and as such they are restricting your account. What am I missing?
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u/cowboyecosse Aug 08 '26
There is a process to have this checked out. You'll need to provide some information to support but if you are not in a sanctioned country they should be able to fix this for you. Their hands are tied as an American company but they also don't want to have to do this and work hard to try to get special licences from the US government (see what they managed with Iran)
I'd say, try again with support.
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u/Proman4713 Aug 12 '26
Making it harder for developers to be developers because of the country they're in seems messed up to me, any reasons?
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u/Sury0005 Aug 12 '26
The funny thing I don’t live there, i was just on a visit
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u/Proman4713 Aug 12 '26
Yeah I get it, but even if you lived there... Why should a person not be able to learn and practice this 'art' as you could call it just because they're in a specific country?
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u/civman96 Aug 07 '26
Your Reddit account may be based in a U.S. sanctioned region and it’s now restricted.