From bcfb54a2ad86bee4df680c4423a921829004e21a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shainaraskas Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:54:20 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] more targeted subscription clarification for serverless --- .../deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md | 42 ++++--------------- deploy-manage/license.md | 4 ++ .../security-serverless-feature-tiers.md | 33 ++++++++++++++- 3 files changed, 44 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md b/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md index 856f4e7642..f7a91c4326 100644 --- a/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md +++ b/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md @@ -3,12 +3,13 @@ mapped_pages: - https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/serverless/current/project-and-management-settings.html - https://www.elastic.co/guide/en/serverless/current/elasticsearch-manage-project.html applies_to: - serverless: + serverless: ga products: - id: cloud-serverless +navigation_title: Project settings --- -# Project settings +# {{serverless-short}} project settings Project settings are configurations that apply to your entire project, managed from the {{ecloud}} console. While Elastic [manages many things for you](/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/differences-from-other-elasticsearch-offerings.md), you can customize the following aspects of your project: @@ -66,6 +67,10 @@ Project features and add-ons control which capabilities are available in your se There are no additional project features or add-ons for {{es-serverless}} projects. +:::{note} +Unlike in {{ech}} deployments, your organization's {{ecloud}} subscription level does not control which features are available in your projects. Your subscription level only controls the support level you receive. [Learn more about subscriptions](/deploy-manage/license.md). +::: + ### {{sec-serverless}} project features [elastic-sec-project-features] For {{sec-serverless}} projects, edit the **Project features** to select a feature tier and enable add-on options for specific use cases. @@ -76,39 +81,8 @@ For {{sec-serverless}} projects, edit the **Project features** to select a featu | **Security Analytics Essentials** | A suite of security analytics, detections, investigations, and collaboration tools. Does not include AI-powered tools. Allows these add-ons:
• **Endpoint Protection Essentials**: endpoint protections with {{elastic-defend}}.
• **Cloud Protection Essentials**: Cloud native security features.| | **Security Analytics Complete** | Everything in **Security Analytics Essentials** and **EASE**, plus advanced features such as entity analytics, threat intelligence, and more. Allows these add-ons:

• **Endpoint Protection Complete**: Everything in **Endpoint Protection Essentials** plus advanced endpoint detection and response features.
• **Cloud Protection Complete**: Everything in **Cloud Protection Essentials** plus advanced cloud security features.| -#### Downgrading the feature tier [elasticsearch-manage-project-downgrading-the-feature-tier] - -:::{note} -You cannot downgrade to EASE from any other feature tier. You can upgrade from EASE to other tiers. -::: - -When you downgrade your Security project features selection from **Security Analytics Complete** to **Security Analytics Essentials**, the following features become unavailable: - -* All Entity Analytics features -* The ability to use certain entity analytics-related integration packages, such as: - * Data Exfiltration detection - * Lateral Movement detection - * Living off the Land Attack detection -* Intelligence Indicators page -* External rule action connectors -* Case connectors -* Endpoint response actions history -* Endpoint host isolation exceptions -* Trusted devices -* AI Assistant -* Attack discovery - -And, the following data may be permanently deleted: - -* AI Assistant conversation history -* AI Assistant settings -* Entity Analytics user and host risk scores -* Entity Analytics asset criticality information -* Detection rule external connector settings -* Detection rule response action settings - :::{tip} -For a full feature comparison, upgrading instructions, and more, refer to [{{product.serverless-security}} feature tiers](/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md). +For a full feature comparison, upgrading instructions, downgrading information, and more, refer to [{{product.serverless-security}} feature tiers](/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md). ::: ### {{obs-serverless}} project features diff --git a/deploy-manage/license.md b/deploy-manage/license.md index efd1ca5882..8faca557ed 100644 --- a/deploy-manage/license.md +++ b/deploy-manage/license.md @@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ Depending on your deployment type, licenses and subscriptions are applied at dif * **{{ecloud}}, {{ece}}, and {{eck}}:** Licenses and subscriptions are controlled at the orchestrator or organization level, and apply to all related deployments. * **Self-managed {{es}}:** Licenses are controlled at the cluster level, and apply only to a single cluster. +:::{note} +In {{serverless-full}}, your organization's {{ecloud}} subscription level controls only the support level you receive. Project features are controlled by each project's [feature tier and add-ons](/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md#project-features-add-ons). +::: + For a comprehensive comparison of the available subscription levels, see [Elastic subscriptions](https://www.elastic.co/subscriptions). Use the topics in this section to manage your license or start a trial: diff --git a/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md b/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md index c06baa492d..83b2924eb2 100644 --- a/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md +++ b/solutions/security/security-serverless-feature-tiers.md @@ -80,4 +80,35 @@ To access the additional features available in a higher feature tier: 1. From the [{{ecloud}} Console](https://cloud.elastic.co), select **Manage** next to the {{serverless-short}} project you want to upgrade. 1. Next to **Project features**, select **Edit**. 1. Select your desired feature tier. -1. Select **Save** to complete the upgrade. \ No newline at end of file +1. Select **Save** to complete the upgrade. + +## Downgrade the feature tier [elasticsearch-manage-project-downgrading-the-feature-tier] + +:::{note} +You cannot downgrade to EASE from any other feature tier. You can upgrade from EASE to other tiers. +::: + +When you downgrade your Security project features selection from **Security Analytics Complete** to **Security Analytics Essentials**, the following features become unavailable: + +* All Entity Analytics features +* The ability to use certain entity analytics-related integration packages, such as: + * Data Exfiltration detection + * Lateral Movement detection + * Living off the Land Attack detection +* Intelligence Indicators page +* External rule action connectors +* Case connectors +* Endpoint response actions history +* Endpoint host isolation exceptions +* Trusted devices +* AI Assistant +* Attack discovery + +And, the following data may be permanently deleted: + +* AI Assistant conversation history +* AI Assistant settings +* Entity Analytics user and host risk scores +* Entity Analytics asset criticality information +* Detection rule external connector settings +* Detection rule response action settings \ No newline at end of file From 3d8a16725346c47c78299fa02cf5e17ad5379e61 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: shainaraskas Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:58:07 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] note consistency --- deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md b/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md index f7a91c4326..fc9f8a4cb0 100644 --- a/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md +++ b/deploy-manage/deploy/elastic-cloud/project-settings.md @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Project features and add-ons control which capabilities are available in your se There are no additional project features or add-ons for {{es-serverless}} projects. :::{note} -Unlike in {{ech}} deployments, your organization's {{ecloud}} subscription level does not control which features are available in your projects. Your subscription level only controls the support level you receive. [Learn more about subscriptions](/deploy-manage/license.md). +In {{serverless-full}}, your organization's {{ecloud}} subscription level controls only the support level you receive, and is not related to the features that you use or have access to. [Learn more about subscriptions](/deploy-manage/license.md). ::: ### {{sec-serverless}} project features [elastic-sec-project-features]