Step-by-step tutorials for DrugHub marketplace. Everything you need to know about Tor, PGP, Monero, and secure shopping practices.
Choose a category below to learn specific skills for DrugHub marketplace. Each guide builds on previous knowledge. New users should start with Security & Privacy, then move to Account Registration, and finally Monero setup before making purchases.
Complete security guides for the market access including Tor Browser setup, PGP encryption, and OPSEC best practices. Learn how to protect yourself before making your first order.
View Security Guide →Step-by-step guide for creating your the marketplace account including PGP key setup and account verification. Registration takes about 5 minutes once you have your tools ready.
Complete Monero wallet setup and usage guide for the marketplace transactions ensuring maximum privacy. the market only accepts XMR—no Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.
Complete walkthrough of placing your first order on the market including vendor selection, address encryption, and escrow process. Start small to test vendors before larger orders.
the marketplace vendor verification guide covering application requirements, security deposits ($1,500-$5,000), and listing creation. Only 35% of applicants are approved.
Learn how the marketplace's 2-of-3 multi-signature escrow system protects buyers and vendors during transactions. Funds remain secure until both parties are satisfied.
New to the marketplace? Don't worry. Everyone starts somewhere. This section walks you through the basics before diving into specific tutorials. Read carefully—skipping steps leads to security mistakes that can't be undone.
the market requires three things from every user: Tor Browser, a PGP key pair, and a Monero wallet. No shortcuts exist. Bitcoin isn't accepted. Regular browsers can't access .onion addresses. Unencrypted messages get rejected. Set up these tools first, then proceed to registration.
Time investment for complete setup: 2-4 hours for first-time users. Experienced users can complete setup in under an hour. Don't rush. Every minute spent on proper setup protects you for years. the marketplace security isn't optional—it's mandatory.
Tor Browser is your gateway to DrugHub market. Download only from torproject.org. Other sources may contain malware. Run the installer and accept default settings. Launch Tor Browser and wait for connection. First connection takes 30-60 seconds while Tor establishes a secure circuit.
Configure security settings immediately. Click the shield icon near the address bar. Set security level to "Safest" for the marketplace access. This disables JavaScript and blocks certain content types. If the market pages break, drop to "Safer" mode. Never use "Standard" mode with funds in your account.
PGP encryption protects your messages on DrugHub marketplace. Windows users should download Gpg4win from gpg4win.org. Mac users need GPG Suite from gpgtools.org. Linux users already have GnuPG installed.
Create a new key pair using RSA 4096-bit encryption. Don't use real names or email addresses—use a pseudonym for the market only. Set key expiration to 2 years. Create a strong passphrase: 20+ characters mixing letters, numbers, and symbols. Write down your passphrase and store it offline. Losing this passphrase means losing account access permanently.
Export your public key as ASCII armored text. It starts with "-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----" and ends with matching text. You'll paste this during the marketplace registration. Keep your private key secret. Never share it. Never upload it anywhere.
the market accepts only Monero (XMR). Download the official Monero GUI wallet from getmonero.org. Alternative: Feather Wallet for lighter resource usage. Create a new wallet and secure it with a strong password.
The wallet generates a 25-word seed phrase. Write it on paper. Store the paper in a safe location like a fireproof box or bank deposit. Anyone with this seed phrase can recover your funds. Never store it digitally—screenshots, text files, and cloud storage are all unsafe for seed phrases used with DrugHub marketplace.
Monero GUI requires blockchain sync before use. This downloads 150+ GB and takes 6-24 hours on first run. Start the sync overnight and let it complete. Alternatively, Feather Wallet connects to remote nodes and works immediately—faster but slightly less private for the market transactions.
Access the market through a verified .onion mirror. Check our Access page for current links. Verify the mirror address against PGP-signed messages before entering any information. Phishing sites steal credentials daily.
Registration requires a username, password, and PGP public key. Choose a username unconnected to your real identity—no variations of your name, no usernames from other sites. Use your password manager to generate a random 20+ character password. Paste your complete PGP public key including the BEGIN and END lines.
Complete the captcha and submit. the marketplace creates your account instantly. Your first login shows account settings and security options. Enable PGP 2FA immediately. This requires decrypting a challenge message to log in, adding another layer beyond passwords.
Buy Monero from exchanges like Kraken or use peer-to-peer platforms like LocalMonero. Withdraw to your personal Monero wallet first—never send directly from exchanges to DrugHub market. Exchanges monitor withdrawals and may close accounts associated with darknet markets.
In your the marketplace account, find your deposit address. Copy it carefully—character by character verification prevents sending to wrong addresses. In your Monero wallet, paste the the market deposit address and send your desired amount. Wait for 10 network confirmations (about 20 minutes) before funds appear in your the marketplace balance.
Never leave large amounts in your the market wallet. Deposit only what you plan to spend immediately. After purchases, withdraw unused funds to your personal wallet. Markets can be seized without warning—funds in marketplace wallets disappear when that happens.
Browse the marketplace listings using the category menu or search function. Filter by vendor rating, lab verification status, and shipping origin. Read product descriptions carefully. Check lab reports when available—90% of the market listings include them.
Select a product and review the vendor profile. Look for high ratings, long account age, and consistent positive reviews. Avoid vendors with recent negative feedback or dispute patterns. Start with small orders from new vendors until you trust their quality and reliability on DrugHub marketplace.
Before checkout, encrypt your shipping address using the vendor's public key. Import their key from their the market profile into your PGP software. Encrypt your address text and paste the encrypted block into the order message field. Never send plaintext addresses—the marketplace blocks them anyway.
Complete checkout. Funds lock in the market escrow until you finalize. Track your order status through your account dashboard. Most domestic orders arrive within 3-7 days. International takes 7-21 days. After receiving and verifying your order, finalize to release payment to the vendor. You have 14 days before auto-finalization.
Never use real names, addresses you've used before, or usernames from other sites on DrugHub market. Create completely separate identities for darknet marketplace use. One connection to your real identity compromises everything.
the marketplace requires encrypted addresses for good reason. Plaintext addresses can be read if servers are seized. Take time to learn PGP properly. Five minutes of encryption prevents years of consequences.
Exchanges track withdrawals. Sending Monero directly from Coinbase, Kraken, or Binance to the market links your identity to the transaction. Always use a personal wallet as an intermediate step.
Never finalize orders before receiving them, no matter what vendors promise. Escrow exists to protect you. Once finalized, the marketplace cannot recover funds if problems occur. Wait for delivery, verify quality, then finalize.
Trusted external resources for enhanced security and privacy beyond DrugHub marketplace. All links verified and regularly updated.
Registration itself takes under 5 minutes. However, you should already have Tor Browser, PGP keys, and a Monero wallet set up before starting. Total preparation time for first-time users: 2-4 hours. Don't try to rush the setup process.
No. the market exclusively accepts Monero (XMR). Bitcoin's transparent blockchain creates unacceptable privacy risks. Exchange Bitcoin for Monero using services like Trocador or ChangeNow before accessing DrugHub marketplace. Most exchanges also offer XMR/BTC trading pairs.
If you lose your private key, you cannot recover your the market account. PGP-based account recovery requires your private key. There is no alternative. Before registration, backup your key files to encrypted storage and write down any seed phrases. Prevention is your only option.
Verify every mirror against PGP-signed messages from the market's official public key. Check multiple independent sources. V3 onion addresses are 56 characters long—verify every character. Bookmark verified addresses and never click links from untrusted sources. Phishing is common.
Using VPN with Tor is generally not recommended. VPN adds an extra party that can see your traffic metadata. Tor alone provides strong anonymity. If your ISP blocks Tor, use bridges instead of VPN. the marketplace is accessible with Tor Browser alone—no VPN needed.
Open a dispute through your the market account before the 14-day finalization deadline. Provide evidence you were available to receive the package. the marketplace moderators review cases within 24 hours. Non-delivery disputes typically result in full refunds for buyers with reasonable claims.
Follow our guides carefully and you'll be shopping safely on the marketplace within a few hours. Security setup takes time, but protects you for years.
Start with our full security guide covering Tor setup, privacy settings, and operational security fundamentals for the market access.
Security Guide →Once your security setup is complete, visit our access page for verified the marketplace mirrors with real-time status updates.
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