Welcome to Catharsis Market
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Catharsis Market safely. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience with darknet markets, following these steps will help ensure a secure experience.
Step 1: Set Up Tor Browser
- Visit
torproject.orgusing a regular browser - Download Tor Browser for your operating system
- Verify the download signature (optional but recommended)
- Install and launch Tor Browser
- Click "Connect" to join the Tor network
Step 2: Access Catharsis Market
- Go to our verified mirrors page
- Copy an online mirror link
- Paste it into Tor Browser's address bar
- Wait for the page to load (may take 10-30 seconds)
Step 3: Create Your Account
- Click "Register" on the market homepage
- Choose a unique username (not used elsewhere)
- Create a strong password (20+ characters)
- Complete the captcha
- Save your login credentials securely
- Immediately enable PGP 2FA for account security
Never use a username or password you've used before. Your market identity should be completely separate from any other online presence.
Step 4: Set Up Security Features
Step 5: Fund Your Account
- Navigate to Wallet → Deposit
- Copy your unique deposit address
- Send Monero (XMR) from your personal wallet
- Wait for 10 confirmations (~20 minutes)
Step 6: Browse and Order
- Use the search or browse categories
- Check vendor ratings and reviews carefully
- Read listing descriptions thoroughly
- Encrypt your shipping address with PGP
- Place your order through escrow
- Wait for delivery, then finalize