Download and Install the Ohio State Tests Secure Browser
Title: Download and Install the Ohio State Tests Secure Browser (Cambium)
Purpose
This article provides steps to download and install the Secure Browser required to access the Ohio State Tests Portal.
Applies To
Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS
Procedure
1) Access the Secure Browser download page
Use one of the following options:
Option A (Recommended): Open the page directly
https://oh-ost.portal.cambiumast.com/secure-browsers.html
Option B: Locate the page using Google Search
Go to
https://www.google.com
Paste the following into the search bar and press Enter:
https://oh-ost.portal.cambiumast.com/secure-browsers.html
Click the result titled Secure Browsers - Ohio’s State Tests Portal
2) Select your operating system
On the Secure Browsers page, select the operating system for the device you will be testing on:
3) Download the Secure Browser
Click Download Secure Browser for your device type.
Windows Note: If multiple Windows downloads are listed (for example, Windows 64-bit and Windows ARM):
4) Install the Secure Browser
Open the downloaded installer file.
Follow the on-screen installation wizard to complete the installation.
5) Launch and verify
After installation:
Open the Secure Browser application.
Proceed with testing (or complete any required practice/verification steps).
Troubleshooting
Download blocked or installer will not run: The device may require administrator permissions or may be managed/restricted. Contact your campus or IT support team.
Secure Browser not found after install: Use your device search for Secure Browser and pin it for future access if needed.
Incorrect version installed: Uninstall the Secure Browser and reinstall using the correct operating system option from the Secure Browsers page.
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