The comprehensive 2025 handbook. From installing Tails OS to finalizing your first Monero transaction securely.
The journey to Torzon Market begins with your operating system. Using Windows, macOS, or standard Linux distributions for darknet browsing is a critical OpSec failure. These systems are designed to log user activity, cache thumbnails, and report telemetry.
Never attempt to access Torzon from a smartphone (iOS/Android). The hardware identifiers and always-on location services make anonymity impossible.
The industry standard is Tails OS (The Amnesic Incognito Live System). Tails is a portable OS that boots from a USB stick. It routes all traffic through Tor by default and wipes the RAM on shutdown, leaving no forensic trace on your computer.
Get the ISO only from tails.net. Never trust third-party mirrors.
Use GPG key verification to ensure the ISO hasn't been tampered with.
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is mandatory on Torzon. You cannot safely order products or enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) without it. Sending a shipping address in plain text is the fastest way to get compromised.
In Tails OS, open the Kleopatra application. You will generate a 4096-bit RSA key pair. This consists of a Public Key (share this with vendors) and a Private Key (keep this secret).
Once generated, upload your Public Key to your Torzon profile settings. The site will challenge you with an encrypted message. Decrypt it with your private key to prove ownership and enable PGP 2FA. This locks your account so even a stolen password is useless to hackers.
Bitcoin (BTC) is pseudonymous, meaning all transactions are visible on a public ledger. Blockchain analysis firms can trace BTC from an exchange directly to a market wallet. For true privacy, you must use Monero (XMR).
Monero uses ring signatures and stealth addresses to hide the sender, receiver, and amount. It is the only currency recommended for Torzon official transactions.
Purchase Litecoin or Bitcoin on a regular exchange (Kraken, Coinbase).
Use a non-KYC swap service (like MajesticBank) to convert to XMR.
Send XMR to your own wallet first (GUI Wallet on Tails). Never direct to market.
Finally, transfer from your local wallet to the Torzon deposit address.
Navigate to the market using a verified onion link from our Links Page. Ensure JavaScript is disabled (Security Level: Safest).
When choosing a vendor, analyze their stats deeply. Look for a high volume of recent positive feedback. Avoid vendors who push you to "Finalize Early" (FE) unless they are Elite Tier verified sellers.
When placing an order, ENCRYPT YOUR ADDRESS manually. Do not trust the market's "Auto-Encrypt" feature. Copy the vendor's key, encrypt your shipping info in Kleopatra, and paste the PGP block into the order notes.