Incorrect Regional Restriction on GitHub Copilot

[saeedkhademidoroh]

Select Topic Area

Bug

Copilot Feature Area

Copilot Workspace

Body

Hello,

My account was recently restricted, likely due to an automated assumption that I am located in Iran. I want to clarify that while I am an Iranian national and maintain personal ties to Iran (my family resides there and I travel there periodically), I am not currently located in Iran.

This restriction appears to have been triggered by IP geolocation or residual session data from prior visits. While I may have accessed GitHub services (such as Copilot and VS Code extensions) during travel using my personal laptop, my primary and current location is outside any sanctioned region, and I am fully compliant with GitHub’s Terms of Service and U.S. export regulations.

To support this, I’ve included two pieces of proof:

1. GitHub session screenshot – attached, showing my current session active in Nuremberg, Germany (IP: 91.107.245.205).

2. IP trace via curl ipwho.is:

   {
     "ip": "91.107.245.205",
     "country": "Germany",
     "region": "Bavaria",
     "city": "Nuremberg",
     "isp": "Hetzner Online GmbH",
     "timezone": "Europe/Berlin",
     "current_time": "2025-05-17T12:49:12+02:00"
   }

I’ve already submitted a support request to GitHub and respectfully asked for a review of this restriction. I’m posting here in case others have experienced similar issues or can suggest further steps.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
saeedkhademidoroh

---

[github-actions[bot]]

💬 Your Product Feedback Has Been Submitted 🎉

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us! Your feedback is invaluable as we build a better GitHub experience for all our users.

Here's what you can expect moving forward ⏩

• Your input will be carefully reviewed and cataloged by members of our product teams. 
  • Due to the high volume of submissions, we may not always be able to provide individual responses.
  • Rest assured, your feedback will help chart our course for product improvements.
• Other users may engage with your post, sharing their own perspectives or experiences. 
• GitHub staff may reach out for further clarification or insight. 
  • We may 'Answer' your discussion if there is a current solution, workaround, or roadmap/changelog post related to the feedback.

Where to look to see what's shipping 👀

• Read the Changelog for real-time updates on the latest GitHub features, enhancements, and calls for feedback.
• Explore our Product Roadmap, which details upcoming major releases and initiatives.

What you can do in the meantime 💻

• Upvote and comment on other user feedback Discussions that resonate with you.
• Add more information at any point! Useful details include: use cases, relevant labels, desired outcomes, and any accompanying screenshots.

As a member of the GitHub community, your participation is essential. While we can't promise that every suggestion will be implemented, we want to emphasize that your feedback is instrumental in guiding our decisions and priorities.

Thank you once again for your contribution to making GitHub even better! We're grateful for your ongoing support and collaboration in shaping the future of our platform. ⭐