ACCESSING DRUGHUB
DrugHub implements a robust access system to enhance security and prevent
phishing and DDoS attacks. Each user on the platform is assigned a unique
access .onion address. To obtain this address, users need to visit a LDN
(Link Directory Node) on either
https://drughub.su
or
http://drughubb7lmqymhpq24wmhihloii3dlp3xlqhz356dqdvhmkv2ngf4id.onion
Once on the LDN page, users will need to complete a CAPTCHA and press a
button to generate a new mirror. The generated mirror is signed and should
always be verified against the platform's PGP key to ensure its
authenticity.
Importantly, the assigned mirror is tied to each user individually,
meaning only the user can access it. This adds an extra layer of
protection against unauthorized access.
Vendors, on the other hand, are assigned Permanent Mirrors. These mirrors
are exclusively accessible by vendors and users who have established
transactions on the marketplace. This eliminates the need for vendors and
qualified users to fetch a new URL for each interaction, streamlining the
process.
CAPTCHA
Upon accessing DrugHub, users will
encounter a Captcha challenge designed to verify their human identity.
Within this challenge, a transparent circle will be displayed, allowing
users to view the underlying layer. The task at hand involves aligning the
top circle layer with the bottom layer before the Captcha timeout bar is
completely depleted. Subsequently, users may proceed by clicking the
continue button in order to gain access to the marketplace.
REGISTRATION
In order to complete the registration process as a customer on Drug Hub, it
is necessary to possess a PGP key which will grant you access to the market.
To proceed, kindly insert your PGP key in the designated box on the
registration page and then click on the "continue" button. Subsequently, a
PGP encrypted message shall be displayed on the subsequent page.
PGP VALIDATION
Please retrieve the PGP encrypted message from the designated code box
provided on the subsequent page and proceed to paste it into your PGP
client. After decrypting the code, you will notice that it commences with
the prefix "DRUG_HUB_BUYER_REGISTRATION_yourcodehere." To verify and
finalize the registration process on the market, kindly select the
"continue" option.
USERNAME SELECTION
The username will solely serve as an identifier for vendors and will not
be utilized for logging in. Once the preferred username has been entered,
kindly proceed to press the "continue" button in order to finalize the
registration process.
LOGIN
Please provide your PGP Public Key in the designated code box and select a
Session timeout duration. The session timeout setting determines the
period after which you will be prompted to reauthenticate to the Market.
If you opt for a Session timeout of 12 hours, you will remain logged in
for the entire duration unless you choose to log out manually. Kindly
proceed by clicking on "Continue" to obtain your PGP validation message on
the subsequent page. PGP Validation can be further referenced in the
aforementioned steps. The validation code for Sign in will commence with
DRUG_HUB_BUYER_SIGNIN_yourcode.
ACCESSING THE MARKETPLACE
On the left side of the screen, users will find a Categories Menu. By
selecting a category, a drop-down list of sub-categories and further
options will be displayed.
The main body of the screen consists of tiles arranged in columns of
two. Each tile provides detailed product information including an image,
title, category and subcategory, price, payment options (escrow or FE),
shipping details (from and to locations), vendor name, vendor feedback
score, and stock availability.
Located at the top of the screen is the main Navigational Menu which
offers several tabs including Invoices, Orders, Vendor Chats, Support,
PGP, Notifications, Shopping Cart, XMR Wallet, and Profile Settings.
Users can utilize the search function located above the tiled listings.
This function offers both Simple Search and Advanced Search options.
Adjacent to the search function is a sorting feature that allows users
to filter results based on various criteria. These include sorting by
newest to oldest, oldest to newest, lowest price to highest price,
highest price to lowest price, vendor rating, and listing views.
PRODUCT SEARCH
SIMPLE SEARCH
Using the Simple Search from the top you can enter your search phrase and
press Simple Search to be shown the results.
ADVANCED SEARCH
The Advanced Search provides additional parameters which can be set
using the additional options displayed
PRODUCT LISTING
The product listing page includes a comprehensive set of information
that requires careful attention. This information includes the listing
title, refund policy, price in both FIAT and XMR (Monero), listing
type (either escrow or FE), number of listing views, stock
availability, shipping location details (from/to), vendor type (escrow
or FE), listing sales, dispute resolution outcomes (wins/losses), and
the status of open orders (disputed or open).
In addition to these details, the ordering options section
encompasses shipping options, order quantity, and bulk quantity
settings. This is followed by product images, as well as buttons for
contacting the vendor, reporting the listing, adding it to favorites,
and adding it to the cart.
Once all the applicable listing options have been selected, users
have the ability to press the "Add to cart" button. This allows them
to either proceed with the immediate purchase of the product or add
additional products to their cart. This convenient feature enables
users to pay for multiple orders within a single transaction.
CHECKOUT
If you have chosen the "Add to cart" option for a specific listing
and have proceeded to place an order, you will be presented with a
screen that resembles the one depicted above. This screen provides
comprehensive details regarding your order, including the PGP key of
the seller. It is imperative to encrypt your order information using
this specific PGP key and then paste the resulting encrypted output
back into the designated Order message box. In case your cart includes
multiple items from various vendors, you must repeat this process for
each individual key. Upon completion, you can proceed to the Payment
page by clicking on the "Continue" button
Read the instructions fully and press "I understand and agree" if you
fully understand the instructions.
To ensure a successful transaction, please remit the precise amount
of XMR indicated in the designated red area. The address for the
payment will be authenticated with the Market key. For your
convenience, you may also select the QR Code tab to display a
scannable code.
Prompt payment is imperative upon reaching this page, as a countdown
timer of 60 minutes will commence. Failure to submit the payment
within the designated timeframe will result in the cancellation of the
order.
By appending the extension "/market-keys" to the URL of a verified DrugHub
mirror, users will be directed to a comprehensive PGP key page. This page
provides users with all the necessary PGP keys for communication within
the market. In order to engage with DrugHub staff members, users are
required to utilize the valid PGP key associated with each staff member.
This serves as an additional security measure enforced by DrugHub,
ensuring that all communication takes place through PGP encryption.