# ELK License
**URL:** https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-license/261820
**Category:** Elasticsearch
**Tags:** license
**Created:** [January 21, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-license/261820 "2021-01-21T16:17:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@vishakh](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/vishakh)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-license/261820/1 "2021-01-21T16:17:03Z")
Currently, we're using licensed ELK-Stack
Does using an independent coordinator node consume a node-license?
Example: Let's assume, we've 4 node license. and we've already used 4 nodes for Master & Data. Now, we need a standalone coordinator node. So, adding a coordinator node count as a new license?
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### Author:  [@DavidTurner](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/DavidTurner)
#### Post date: [January 21, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-license/261820/2 "2021-01-21T16:37:48Z")
If you're using the cost-free Basic Elastic License then it covers as many nodes as you want.
If you have one of the paid licenses (Gold, Platinum etc.) then your account rep or the support team will be able to help you with this question.
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### Author:  [@system](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/system)
#### Post date: [February 18, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elk-license/261820/3 "2021-02-18T16:37:51Z")
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