These are the questions that come up most often, answered the way they would be answered in a support thread. If your question is not here, the contact page has a form, and the topic guides cover the deeper material: setup, mirrors, verifying links, and the market overview. For the recurring problems, the [scam patterns](/articles/common-darknet-market-scams.html), the [PGP setup](/articles/pgp-for-darknet-markets.html), and [where support tickets go](/articles/how-to-contact-nexus-market-support.html) are the three guides to keep handy.
Questions · updated September 30, 2026 UTC
Nexus Market FAQ
Updated September 30, 2026 · 12 questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Nexus Market down right now?
If every mirror on this page fails to load, it is either a temporary outage or a congested Tor network. Wait 15 to 30 minutes, reload, and try the next address. A single mirror going down is normal rotation, not an outage of the market. Check the <a href="/news.html">news page</a> for any announced incident before you assume the worst.
How do I open Nexus Market for the first time?
Install Tor Browser from torproject.org, copy one of the mirrors from the <a href="/nexus-market-mirrors.html">mirror list</a>, paste it into the address bar, and wait for the circuit to build. Register with a username and password, turn on two-factor authentication, and deposit coins from a personal wallet. The full walkthrough is on the <a href="/nexus-market-tor.html">Tor page</a>.
What do I do when a mirror stops working?
Paste the next address from the list and wait. If all of them fail, the cause is usually network congestion or a market-side outage, and the fix is patience, not a new link. Do not search for a replacement address in a regular search engine while the market is down. That is exactly when the clones are most active.
How do I know if a Nexus Market link is fake?
Compare the full address with the list on this page. A clone differs by one or two characters and looks identical at a glance. Any address that reaches you through a message, a forum reply or another website should be checked against this list before you enter a password on it.
Do I need PGP to use the market?
Not to browse, yes to message vendors properly. PGP encrypts the conversation between you and the vendor, and the delivery details you attach to an order should be encrypted with the vendor's key. The market can generate a key for you inside the settings if you do not have one already.
Which coin should I pay with?
Monero, if you care about privacy. It is the coin the market recommends, and it does not leave a public trail. Bitcoin and Litecoin both work and are fine if you treat the chain as public. Whatever you use, pay from a personal wallet rather than an exchange.
How long does a deposit take to show up?
Deposits credit after the coin confirms on its network. Bitcoin takes one confirmation, which is usually under an hour. Monero and Litecoin confirm faster. If a deposit has not appeared after a reasonable window, open a ticket with support and include the transaction ID.
How long does a withdrawal take?
Withdrawals are processed within the hour in normal conditions, minus the 1% fee. Congestion on the coin's network can add delay, but the market does not hold withdrawals without a reason. If yours has not left after a day, contact support with the amount and the destination address.
Can I use Nexus Market on my phone?
Yes, through Tor Browser for Android. It is the same market, the same account. A phone is the weakest link in the chain, though, so if you trade serious amounts, do it on a desktop machine instead.
What happens to my account if the market rotates mirrors?
Nothing. A mirror rotation changes the address, not the market. Your account, balance, orders and messages are the same on every mirror, and you simply use the new address from the list.
Is it legal to use a darknet market?
Using Tor and browsing a market is legal in most jurisdictions. The goods you buy are another matter, and the rules differ a lot by country. This site publishes information, not legal advice, so check your own jurisdiction before you order.
How do I open a dispute?
From the order page, open the dispute before the escrow timer ends. Attach the relevant PGP messages and any tracking. Staff review the case and issue a ruling that releases, refunds or splits the funds. Straightforward cases resolve within a few days.