Tor Browser Guide

How to Install Tor Browser 2026

Complete guide to downloading, installing and configuring Tor Browser for safe Nexus Market access. Covers all major operating systems.

Windows macOS Linux Android

Why Tor Browser Is Required

Nexus Market is only accessible via the Tor network. Regular browsers cannot open .onion addresses. Tor Browser routes your connection through multiple encrypted relays, making it impossible to trace your IP address.

Onion Routing

Tor Browser routes all traffic through three encrypted relays. Each relay only knows the previous and next hop — no single node can see both your IP and your destination.

v3 Onion Access

Nexus Market uses v3 onion addresses — 56-character addresses that provide end-to-end encryption and authentication. Only Tor Browser can resolve these addresses.

Anti-Fingerprinting

Tor Browser blocks browser fingerprinting techniques that would otherwise identify you across sessions. All Tor Browser users appear identical to tracking systems.

Installation Guide

Download from torproject.org

Go to torproject.org and select your operating system. Download the installer and the corresponding signature file (.asc). Never download Tor Browser from third-party sites.

Verify the Signature

Import the Tor Project signing key and verify the downloaded file: gpg --verify tor-browser.tar.xz.asc. A valid signature confirms the file has not been tampered with.

Install and Launch

On Windows: run the .exe installer. On macOS: drag to Applications. On Linux: extract the archive and run the start-tor-browser.desktop file. Connect to the Tor network when prompted.

Security Configuration

After installing Tor Browser, configure these security settings before accessing Nexus Market.

Setting	Recommended Value	Why
Security Level	Safest	Disables JavaScript, WebGL and other attack vectors
JavaScript	Disabled	Prevents browser exploits and fingerprinting via JS
Browser Window Size	Do not resize	Window size is a fingerprinting vector — keep default
Extensions	None	Extensions break anonymity — never install any
VPN with Tor	Not recommended	Adds a trusted third party and can reduce anonymity
Tor Browser Updates	Always update	Security patches fix actively exploited vulnerabilities

Accessing Nexus Market with Tor Browser

Once Tor Browser is installed and configured, copy a verified Nexus Market onion address from our verified links page. Paste it directly into the Tor Browser address bar — never click a link directly. The Nexus Market onion address should resolve within a few seconds. If you see a CAPTCHA, complete it — this is the Nexus Market anti-DDoS protection.

Setting Up PGP After Login

After creating a Nexus Market account, immediately enable PGP two-factor authentication. Generate a PGP key pair using GPG, upload your public key to your Nexus Market account settings, and enable 2FA. Our PGP verification guide covers the complete process for verifying onion addresses and setting up account security.

Tor Browser on Mobile

The official Tor Browser for Android is available through the Tor Project's F-Droid repository or Google Play. It provides the same onion routing capabilities as the desktop version. iOS users can use Onion Browser, which uses the Tor network but with different fingerprinting characteristics. For maximum security, use the desktop version of Tor Browser for Nexus Market access.

Common Connection Issues

If Tor Browser cannot connect to the network, try switching to a different bridge type in the connection settings. Obfs4 bridges are effective in most regions. If Nexus Market onion addresses are slow to load, this is normal — onion routing adds latency by design. Try an alternative Nexus Market mirror if one address is unreachable.