Registration Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to creating your Nexus Market account safely
Before You Register
STOP! Before creating your Nexus Market account, you MUST complete these prerequisites. Skipping them will result in a locked account.
🚨 Mandatory Prerequisites
You cannot complete registration without these:
- PGP key pair (4096-bit minimum)
- Tor Browser installed and running
- Understanding of PGP encryption/decryption
- Secure operating system (Tails/Whonix recommended)
Required Reading (15-20 minutes)
Accessing the Registration Page
⚠️ Beware of Phishing Sites
Only use the official .onion URL from verified sources. Phishing sites look identical but steal your credentials and funds.
Check Dread, trusted forums, or our official clearnet mirror for the current .onion link. NEVER click links from random messages or emails.
Connection Steps
- 1 Launch Tor Browser and wait for connection
- 2 Enter the official .onion URL (from verified source only)
- 3 Verify you're on the real site: Check URL carefully, look for correct design
- 4 Click "Register" button in top-right corner
Complete Registration Form
Field-by-Field Instructions
👤 Username
Choose a unique username:
- 6-20 characters, letters and numbers only
- Never used anywhere else online (no clearnet reuse)
- Avoid personally identifiable names
- Use random generator for maximum anonymity
🔒 Password
Create a strong, unique password:
- Minimum 16 characters (recommend 20+)
- Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
- NEVER reuse passwords from other sites
- Use a password manager to generate and store it
- Write backup copy on paper, store securely offline
🔑 PGP Public Key
Paste your PGP public key:
- Open Kleopatra or GPG
- Export your public key (NOT private key!)
- Copy the entire block including
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- - Paste into the "PGP Public Key" field
🤖 CAPTCHA
Solve the anti-bot challenge. This prevents automated registrations and spam.
Testing Your First Login
🚨 CRITICAL: Test Login Immediately
After registration, immediately log out and test logging back in. If you can't decrypt the 2FA challenge, you'll be locked out forever. Test before depositing any funds.
Login Process with PGP 2FA
- 1 Enter username & password
- 2 Nexus shows encrypted PGP message: Copy the entire block
- 3 Decrypt with Kleopatra/GPG: Paste message → Decrypt → Enter passphrase
- 4 Copy decrypted code: Should be 16-20 random characters
- 5 Paste into Nexus & submit: If correct, you're logged in!
Post-Registration Security
Immediate Actions After Registration
✅ Save Backup Credentials
Write down: Username, password, and PGP private key passphrase on paper. Store offline in secure location.
🔐 Backup PGP Keys
Export your PGP private key and store on encrypted USB drive. If you lose your keys, account recovery is extremely difficult.
📋 Bookmark .onion URL
Save official URL in Tor Browser bookmarks. Never trust links from messages or forums - always use your saved bookmark.
⚠️ Enable PIN (Optional)
Some users set a 6-digit PIN for withdrawals. This adds extra security if your password is compromised.
Troubleshooting Registration Issues
❌ "Invalid PGP Key" Error
Problem: You pasted the wrong key or it's malformed.
Solution: Ensure you exported PUBLIC key (not private). Include complete block from BEGIN to END.
❌ "Username Already Taken"
Problem: Someone else already registered that username.
Solution: Choose a different username. Add numbers or random characters.
❌ Can't Decrypt 2FA Challenge
Problem: You uploaded wrong public key or lost private key.
Solution: Contact support with account details. Recovery is difficult without private key.
Registration Complete!
Your Nexus Market account is now active. Continue to payment guides to make your first deposit.