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content/embeds/rc-cost-report-api.md

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 To get the cost report using the REST API:
 
-1. Use [`POST /cost-report`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Account/operation/createCostReport" >}}) to generate a cost report, with the request body containing the `startDate` and `endDate` for the report as well as any optional filters. The response includes a `taskId` that you can use to track the status of the report generation.
-1. Use [`GET /tasks/{taskId}`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Tasks/operation/getTaskById" >}}) to check report generation status. The report is ready when the `status` is `processing-completed` and the `response` field will contain a `costReportId`.
+1. Use [`POST /cost-report`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Account/operation/createCostReport" >}}) to generate a cost report, with the request body containing the `startDate` and `endDate` for the report as well as any optional filters. Your account must have the **Owner** or **Viewer** role to generate a cost report through this endpoint.
+
+    The response includes a `taskId` that you can use to track the status of the report generation.
+
+1. Use [`GET /tasks/{taskId}`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Tasks/operation/getTaskById" >}}) to check report generation status. The report is ready when the `status` is `processing-completed` and the `response` field contains a `costReportId`.
 1. Use [`GET /cost-report/{costReportId}`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Account/operation/getCostReport" >}}) to download the generated cost report.
 
 The cost report returned from the Redis Cloud REST API contains all columns from the [FOCUS column library](https://focus.finops.org/focus-columns/).

content/operate/rc/api/examples/generate-cost-report.md

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ categories:
 - operate
 - rc
 description: Shows how to generate and download a cost report in FOCUS format using the Redis Cloud REST API.
+bannerText: The cost report API endpoint is currently in preview. [Contact support](https://redis.io/support/) to request access to this endpoint.
 weight: 60
 ---
 
@@ -18,27 +19,27 @@ The following sections provide examples for each step.
 
 ## Generate a cost report
 
-To generate a cost report, use [`POST /cost-report`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Account/operation/createCostReport" >}}). 
+To generate a cost report, use [`POST /cost-report`]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/api-reference#tag/Account/operation/createCostReport" >}}). Your account must have the **Owner** or **Viewer** role to generate a cost report through this endpoint.
 
-The request body must contain the `startDate` and `endDate` for the report in `YYYY-MM-DD` format.
+Include `startDate` and `endDate` in your request body using `YYYY-MM-DD` format. You can specify a date range up to 40 days.
 
 ```json
 {
   "startDate": "2025-01-01",
-  "endDate": "2025-12-31"
+  "endDate": "2025-01-31"
 }
 ```
 
 More options and filters can be added to the request body to filter the report data.
 
 | Option name | Type | Description |
 |-------------|--------|-------------|
-| `format` | Enum: `csv`, `json` | The format for the report file. Default is `json`. |
+| `format` | Enum: `csv`, `json` | The format for the report file. Default is `csv`. |
 | `subscriptionIds` | Array of integers | Filters the report to only include the specified subscriptions. |
 | `databaseIds` | Array of integers | Filters the report to only include the specified databases. |
 | `subscriptionType` | Enum: `essentials`, `pro` | Filters the report to only include subscriptions of the specified type. |
 | `regions` | Array of strings | Filters the report to only include subscriptions in the specified regions. |
-| `tags` | Array of key-value pairs | Filters the report to only include databases with the specified [tags]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/tag-database" >}}). |
+| `tags` | Array of key-value pairs | Filters the report to only include databases with the specified [tags]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/tag-database" >}}). Both `key` and `value` are required for each tag. |
 
 For example, the following request body generates a CSV report for all databases in the `us-east-1` region that have the `team:marketing` tag in January 2025:
 

content/operate/rc/billing-and-payments/cost-report.md

@@ -93,6 +93,10 @@ All columns after the **Total cost** column show the key values for any [tags]({
 
 ## Get FOCUS format using REST API
 
+{{< note >}}
+The cost report API endpoint is currently in preview. [Contact support](https://redis.io/support/) to request access to this endpoint.
+{{< /note >}}
+
 You can use the [Redis Cloud REST API]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api" >}}) to get a cost report in [FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS)](https://focus.finops.org/) compatible format.
 
 {{< embed-md "rc-cost-report-api.md" >}}

content/operate/rc/changelog/december-2025.md

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+---
+Title: Redis Cloud changelog (December 2025)
+alwaysopen: false
+categories:
+- docs
+- operate
+- rc
+description: New features, enhancements, and other changes added to Redis Cloud during
+  December 2025.
+highlights: FOCUS-compliant cost reports with REST API
+linktitle: December 2025
+weight: 55
+tags:
+- changelog
+---
+
+## New features
+
+### FOCUS-compliant cost reports with REST API
+
+Select users can now generate and download [cost reports]({{< relref "/operate/rc/billing-and-payments/cost-report" >}}) in a [FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS)](https://focus.finops.org/) compliant format using the Redis Cloud REST API. You can use this cost report with any FOCUS-compatible cost reporting tool to analyze and visualize your costs.
+
+[Contact support](https://redis.io/support/) to request access to the cost report endpoint.
+
+See [Generate FOCUS-compliant cost report with REST API]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/examples/generate-cost-report" >}}) for examples.

content/operate/rc/changelog/november-2025.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ categories:
 - rc
 description: New features, enhancements, and other changes added to Redis Cloud during
   November 2025.
-highlights: Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro, FOCUS-compliant cost reports
+highlights: Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro
 linktitle: November 2025
 weight: 60
 tags:
@@ -16,12 +16,6 @@ tags:
 
 ## New features
 
-### FOCUS-compliant cost reports
-
-You can now generate and download [cost reports]({{< relref "/operate/rc/billing-and-payments/cost-report" >}}) in a [FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification (FOCUS)](https://focus.finops.org/) compliant format using the Redis Cloud REST API. You can use this cost report with any FOCUS-compatible cost reporting tool to analyze and visualize your costs.
-
-See [Generate FOCUS-compliant cost report with REST API]({{< relref "/operate/rc/api/examples/generate-cost-report" >}}) for examples.
-
 ### Redis 8.2 on Redis Cloud Pro
 
 Redis 8.2 is now available on Redis Cloud Pro. You can now upgrade your existing Pro database to Redis 8.2.