License expired
Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes extends Kubernetes orchestration capabilities to allow you to deploy and manage components of the Elastic Stack. Availability This functionality is generally available and ready for production usage. This documentation corresponds to the latest patch available for each minor version. If you're not using the latest patch, check the release notes for changes. Elastic Cloud Enterprise is a self-managed orchestration platform for deploying and managing the Elastic Stack at scale. Availability This functionality is generally available and ready for production usage. This documentation corresponds to the latest patch available for each minor version. If you're not using the latest patch, check the release notes for changes. Self-managed deployments are Elastic Stack deployments managed without the assistance of an orchestrator. Availability This functionality is generally available and ready for production usage. This documentation corresponds to the latest patch available for each minor version. If you're not using the latest patch, check the release notes for changes.
ECK
Generally available
ECE
Generally available
Self-managed
Generally available
The cluster's paid subscription license has expired. Licensed features including advanced security, machine learning, Watcher, and other capabilities depending on your previous subscription level are unavailable until you install a valid license.
For a complete list of insights, refer to AutoOps insights.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Component | Elasticsearch |
| Severity | Critical |
| Scope | Cluster |
| Domains | configuration |
The following is an example of what you might see when this insight is triggered. Real insights use live data and links from your deployment or cluster.
The cluster license (Platinum) expired on 2026-03-15.
AutoOps shows different recommendations depending on how their conditions match your deployment or cluster.
License renewal
Condition: Always shown for this insight.
Install a renewed license using Kibana License Management or the Elasticsearch update license API (PUT /_license). The update takes effect without restarting nodes. If you do not have a license file, contact Elastic to renew or obtain a replacement. See the Manage your license guide for step-by-step instructions.
When a paid subscription license (Gold, Platinum, Enterprise, or Trial) expires, Elasticsearch reverts to a Basic license. Paid subscription features including advanced security, machine learning, Watcher, and other licensed capabilities stop working immediately. The cluster keeps running, but your subscription entitlements are no longer in effect until you install a valid replacement license. Basic licenses do not expire and do not trigger this insight.