Wiki / Registration Guide

📝 Registration Guide

Beginner ⏱️ 10-15 minutes Essential Updated: November 2025

Complete step-by-step walkthrough for creating your DrugHub Market account with PGP authentication and security setup.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin registration, ensure you have the following:

⚠️ Security Warning: Never access DrugHub without Tor Browser. Your real IP address will be exposed without proper anonymization.

Step 1: Access DrugHub Market

1

Launch Tor Browser

Open Tor Browser and wait for the connection to establish. Never use regular browsers.

✓ Tor Circuit: Established
✓ Connection: Secure
✓ Ready to browse .onion sites
2

Navigate to DrugHub Onion Address

Visit the official DrugHub .onion URL. Find verified mirrors at:

🚨 Phishing Alert: Always verify the .onion address through multiple trusted sources. Phishing sites steal your credentials and funds.

Step 2: Generate PGP Key Pair

DrugHub requires mandatory PGP login authentication. You must generate a 4096-bit RSA key pair before registration.

1

Open Your PGP Software

Kleopatra (Windows/Linux):

  1. Open Kleopatra
  2. Click "New Key Pair"
  3. Select "Create a personal OpenPGP key pair"

GPG Suite (macOS):

  1. Open GPG Keychain
  2. Click "New" button
  3. Enter your details
2

Configure Key Settings

Name: Use pseudonym (e.g., "DrugHubUser2025")

Email: Fake email or leave blank (e.g., "user@localhost")

Key Type: RSA and RSA

Key Size: 4096 bits (required)

Expiration: Never expires (or 2+ years)

3

Create Strong Passphrase

Your PGP passphrase protects your private key. Requirements:

  • Minimum 20 characters
  • Mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
  • Not related to personal information
  • Store in password manager
Good Example: Tr0pic@l-M0nk3y$87!Fly#R@inb0w
Bad Example: password123
4

Export Your Public Key

  1. Right-click your newly created key
  2. Select "Export" or "Copy to Clipboard"
  3. Save the public key text (starts with -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----)
💡 Pro Tip: For detailed PGP setup instructions, see our comprehensive PGP Encryption & 2FA Guide.

Step 3: Create Your DrugHub Account

1

Navigate to Registration Page

On DrugHub's onion site, click the "Register" button on the homepage or login page.

2

Fill Registration Form

Username:

  • 3-20 characters
  • Letters, numbers, underscores only
  • Choose wisely - cannot be changed
  • Don't use personal identifiers

Password:

  • Minimum 12 characters (recommend 20+)
  • Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
  • Unique password - never reuse
  • Store in password manager

PIN Code:

  • 6-8 digit numeric PIN
  • Required for withdrawals and sensitive actions
  • Different from password
  • Cannot be recovered if lost

PGP Public Key:

  • Paste your entire public key block
  • Must be 4096-bit RSA
  • Verify you pasted the complete key
3

Solve CAPTCHA

Complete the anti-bot verification (usually image or text-based CAPTCHA).

4

Submit Registration

Click "Create Account" or "Register" button.

If successful, you'll see a confirmation message with:

  • Your username
  • Registration timestamp
  • PGP fingerprint confirmation
⚠️ Important: Write down your username, password, and PIN immediately. DrugHub cannot recover lost credentials due to PGP authentication requirements.

Step 4: Verify Your Registration

1

First Login with PGP Authentication

DrugHub uses mandatory PGP login. Here's how it works:

  1. Enter your username and password on the login page
  2. Click "Login" - you'll receive an encrypted challenge
  3. Copy the PGP-encrypted message block
  4. Decrypt it using your PGP private key
  5. Copy the decrypted code
  6. Paste it back into the authentication field
  7. Submit to complete login
2

Decrypt Login Challenge (Kleopatra)

1. Copy the encrypted message from DrugHub (looks like this):

-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----

hQIMA...encrypted...data...here
=abCD
-----END PGP MESSAGE-----

2. In Kleopatra:

  • Click "Decrypt/Verify"
  • Paste the encrypted message
  • Enter your PGP passphrase
  • Copy the decrypted code (6-8 characters)

3. Return to DrugHub and paste the decrypted code

3

Access Your Account Dashboard

After successful authentication, you'll be logged into your account dashboard showing:

  • Account balance (0.00 XMR initially)
  • Profile information
  • Security settings
  • Order history

Step 5: Complete Security Setup

1

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Navigate to Settings → Security → 2FA:

  1. Scan the QR code with authenticator app (Authy, Google Authenticator)
  2. Save the backup codes in a secure location
  3. Enter the 6-digit code to verify
  4. 2FA is now active for all logins
✅ Highly Recommended: 2FA adds an extra security layer. Even if someone gets your password, they can't access your account without the 2FA code.
2

Verify Mnemonic Phrase (If Applicable)

Some accounts receive a mnemonic recovery phrase:

  • Write down all 12-24 words in exact order
  • Store offline in multiple secure locations
  • Never store digitally or take photos
  • Required for account recovery
3

Set Communication Preferences

Configure notification settings:

  • Order notifications: Enable for order updates
  • Security alerts: Enable for login attempts
  • Message notifications: Enable for vendor communications
4

Bookmark Your Onion Address

In Tor Browser:

  1. Verify you're on the correct DrugHub .onion URL
  2. Bookmark the page (Ctrl+D / Cmd+D)
  3. Name it clearly (e.g., "DrugHub Market - Official")
  4. Always access through this bookmark

🔧 Common Issues & Solutions

❌ "Invalid PGP Key" Error

Cause: Key not 4096-bit RSA or incomplete paste

Solution:

  • Verify key size is exactly 4096 bits
  • Ensure you copied the entire key block including header/footer
  • Check for extra spaces or line breaks
  • Regenerate key if necessary

❌ "Username Already Taken"

Solution: Choose a different username. Add numbers or underscores.

❌ Can't Decrypt Login Challenge

Causes:

  • Wrong private key selected
  • Incorrect PGP passphrase
  • Incomplete encrypted message copied

Solution:

  • Verify you're using the same key pair as registration
  • Copy the entire encrypted block including headers
  • Check PGP software is functioning correctly

❌ "Registration Temporarily Disabled"

Cause: Market may temporarily close registrations during high traffic or maintenance

Solution: Wait 30-60 minutes and try again. Check Dread forum for status updates.

❌ CAPTCHA Not Loading

Solution:

  • Refresh the page (F5)
  • Clear Tor Browser cache
  • Try "New Tor Circuit" (click the broom icon)
  • Disable JavaScript blocking if enabled

✅ Next Steps After Registration

🔐

1. Master PGP Encryption

Learn advanced PGP techniques for secure vendor communication and order encryption.

Read PGP Guide →
💎

2. Setup Monero Wallet

DrugHub only accepts Monero (XMR). Learn how to acquire and use XMR safely.

Read Monero Guide →
🛡️

3. Review Security Best Practices

Essential OPSEC and safety tips for darknet marketplace users.

Read Security Guide →
⚖️

4. Understand Escrow System

Learn how DrugHub's walletless smart contract escrow protects your funds.

Read Escrow Guide →

🎯 Final Registration Tips

📝

Document Everything: Save username, password, PIN, PGP passphrase, and 2FA backup codes in your password manager.

🔒

Test Your PGP: Practice encrypting and decrypting messages before your first order.

💾

Backup Private Key: Export and securely store your PGP private key. Loss means permanent account lockout.

🌐

Verify URLs: Always check the .onion address through multiple trusted sources before login.

👤

Protect Identity: Never use personal information in username, PGP key name, or any market communication.

⏰

Practice Patience: Take time to understand each security feature. Rushing leads to mistakes.

← Back to Wiki Hub Next: PGP Guide →