> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.blink.sv/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.blink.sv/creating-a-blink-account/which-countries-are-unable-to-download-and-activate-blink.md). # Which countries are unable to download and activate Blink? Blink can be downloaded in most countries, but the services, features, and modes available to you depend on your status and country of residence and on applicable regulation. Blink applies restrictions in the app, and users must not attempt to circumvent them (see the Terms and Conditions). However, due to sanctions or regulatory restrictions, Blink is restricting access in a number of countries: **Jurisdictions where Blink cannot offer any services:** * Belarus * China * Cuba * Iran * North Korea * Russia * Syria * Sanctioned regions, including Crimea Blink does not offer services in these jurisdictions due to sanctions or regulatory restrictions. **Residence-based availability:** The services, features, and modes available to you depend on your status and country of residence. If you reside in the United States or are a US Person (including residents of Puerto Rico and other US territories), only Non-Custodial Mode is available; Custodial Mode and API access are not available. Feature-level restrictions (for example, availability of the Dollar Balance) apply in a number of countries and are enforced in the app; the Blink App shows which modes and features are available to you. See the Terms and Conditions for details. **Jurisdictions where custodial services are winding down:** In some jurisdictions where Blink is not licensed, new custodial accounts can no longer be created, and existing custodial users have received (or will receive) an in-app notice with instructions and deadlines for moving to Non-Custodial Mode or withdrawing funds to an external wallet. If you received such a notice, the dates and instructions in your notice apply. For the full explanation, options, and timeline, see: Important Changes to Custodial Accounts in Your Region. Non-Custodial Mode generally remains available in these jurisdictions. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://faq.blink.sv/creating-a-blink-account/which-countries-are-unable-to-download-and-activate-blink.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.