# Why should we not use Metricbeat with scope: node for clusters with dedicated master nodes

**URL:** <https://discuss.elastic.co/t/why-should-we-not-use-metricbeat-with-scope-node-for-clusters-with-dedicated-master-nodes/346715>\
**Category:** Elasticsearch\
**Created:** [November 8, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/why-should-we-not-use-metricbeat-with-scope-node-for-clusters-with-dedicated-master-nodes/346715 "2023-11-08T14:28:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![DavidTurner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/elastic/user_avatar/discuss.elastic.co/davidturner/32/22453_2.png) [@DavidTurner](https://discuss.elastic.co/u/DavidTurner)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://discuss.elastic.co/t/why-should-we-not-use-metricbeat-with-scope-node-for-clusters-with-dedicated-master-nodes/346715/7 "2023-11-09T11:57:14Z")

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> [@bunste](#):
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> Can you confirm that I am correct with my conclusion

You are correct.

(I mean `scope: node` still works, but it's not recommended)

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