diff --git a/tests/plugins/security/_core/settings.yaml b/tests/plugins/security/_core/settings.yaml
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+$schema: ../../../../json_schemas/test_story.schema.yaml
+
+description: Test settings.
+chapters:
+  - synopsis: Update cluster settings.
+    path: /_settings
+    method: PUT
+    request:
+      payload:
+        settings:
+          index:
+            number_of_replicas: 4
+  - synopsis: Get settings.
+    path: /_settings
+    method: GET