How to Access Nexus Market

Launch Tor browser. On first run, it asks whether to connect directly or use a bridge. If you live in a country that blocks Tor, select bridge mode and choose obfs4 or snowflake transport.

For direct connection, click Connect. The browser establishes a three-hop circuit through volunteer-operated relays. This process takes 10-30 seconds. You will see a progress indicator.

Once connected, the browser opens to the Tor welcome page. Check the circuit display by clicking the padlock icon in the address bar. You should see three relays listed — entry, middle, and exit nodes.

Choose a username that has zero connection to your real identity. Do not use parts of your real name, email, or any handle you have used elsewhere. Generate a random username if you are unsure.

Use a strong password generated by a password manager. Never reuse passwords across darknet services. If one market gets compromised, reused passwords let attackers access your other accounts.

Write down your recovery phrase. The market provides a mnemonic phrase during registration — without it, you cannot recover your account if you lose access. Store this phrase offline, never in a cloud service.

Navigate to your account security settings. Select the option to enable PGP 2FA. The market will send an encrypted challenge to your PGP key. Decrypt it and enter the code to confirm setup.

Once enabled, every login requires a PGP-encrypted code. When you enter your credentials, the market sends a random string encrypted to your public key. You decrypt it with your private key and submit the plaintext to complete login.

This means even if someone steals your password, they cannot log in without your private key. Store your private key in a secure location — a hardware token, encrypted USB drive, or offline storage.

Test 2FA by logging out and back in immediately after setup. Make sure you can decrypt the challenge before relying on it. If something goes wrong, you may get locked out of your account permanently.

Use the search function or browse categories to find products. Check vendor profiles before purchasing — look at total sales, dispute rate, and recent reviews. Avoid vendors with high dispute percentages or recent negative feedback.

When you find a product, read the full description carefully. Check the accepted payment methods, delivery time, and any special requirements the vendor has. Some vendors require PGP-encrypted communication before accepting orders.

Add the product to your cart and proceed to checkout. The market places funds in escrow automatically. The vendor receives the order notification but cannot access the funds until you confirm delivery or the escrow period expires.

If the product is digital, the vendor sends an encrypted download link through the market messaging system. For services, communicate through PGP to arrange delivery details. Never share information outside the market's encrypted channels.