Indian authorities have ordered internet providers to block access to Supabase’s core services. It is a widely used backend-as-a-service platform, leaving many developers and startups facing outages & workarounds.

The action was implemented under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, but the government has not disclosed a specific reason.

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Block Under Section 69A Hits Developer Platforms

On February 24, authorities directed major internet service providers, including Reliance Jio, Airtel and ACT Fibernet, to restrict access to *.supabase.co domains, according to industry sources. The platform’s public website may still load in parts of the country. Still, its backend databases, authentication systems, and application programming interfaces (APIs) have largely become inaccessible to users in India.

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, used by startups, enterprises, and independent developers for cloud database hosting and backend services. India accounts for a significant share of global traffic growth on the platform over the past few months.

The government has not publicly explained the rationale for the order. Reports suggest it could relate to cybersecurity, intellectual property or regulatory compliance issues, but no official confirmation has been provided. Supabase has reached out to the Indian IT ministry seeking clarity on the situation.

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Impact on Startups, Developers and Ecosystem

Developers across India have reported failed connections, timeouts and broken apps as their projects lose access to Supabase services. Teams relying on the platform for authentication, data storage or real-time features are scrambling for temporary fixes, including virtual private networks (VPNs) or alternative service providers.

The disruption has broader implications for India’s startup and tech ecosystem. With unpredictable digital policy enforcement, early-stage ventures may face higher costs and technical hurdles in maintaining live applications.

Experts believe that sudden service outrages would erode confidence among investors & creators who rely on foreign infrastructure tools.