Send Telegram Group Messages from Google Apps Script - Complete Guide

Automate Telegram group messaging using the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API

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Last reviewed: January 28, 2026  

Automate Telegram Group Messaging with Google Apps Script

Looking to send messages to Telegram groups directly from your Google Workspace? This guide walks you through sending Telegram group messages using Google Apps Script and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for Google Sheets, Docs, Forms, or any Google Workspace integration that needs Telegram group notifications.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  1. A WhatsMate Telegram Gateway Premium account - Required for group messaging API access
  2. Group setup - Create a Telegram group and add the gateway as a member
  3. Google account - With access to Google Apps Script (through Google Sheets, Docs, or script.google.com)
  4. Basic Apps Script knowledge - Familiarity with JavaScript and Google Apps Script editor

⚠️ Important: You need a Premium account to send messages to Telegram groups. The gateway must be added to your Telegram group before it can send messages. Sign up for a Premium account to enable group messaging capabilities.

📝 Step-by-Step Implementation

Follow these steps to send your first Telegram group message from Google Apps Script:

1. Prepare Your Telegram Group

Before coding, set up your Telegram group:

  1. Create a new group in your Telegram client
  2. Add the secret gateway number to the group (you can add other members too)
  3. Send a message in the group from your personal Telegram account - this helps the gateway learn about the group

2. Copy the Apps Script Template

Copy the following source code to your Google Apps Script project:

3. Configure Key Parameters

Customize these essential parameters in the Apps Script code:

  • Lines 2-3: Specify the group name and group admin phone number
  • Line 4: Provide your message content
  • Line 10: Replace YOUR_INSTANCE_ID_HERE with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 11-12: Update YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE and YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE with your Client ID and Secret

4. Run Your Script

Execute the main() function in your Apps Script project to deliver your Telegram group message.

🔧 Common Use Cases

This Google Apps Script integration is ideal for:

  • Google Sheets automation - Send Telegram notifications when spreadsheet data changes
  • Google Forms responses - Notify groups when new form submissions arrive
  • Google Docs workflows - Share document updates with team groups
  • Google Workspace automation - Integrate Telegram into any Google Workspace application
  • Scheduled notifications - Use Apps Script triggers for regular group updates

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to integrate Telegram group messaging into your Google Workspace? You’ll need a Premium account to access the group messaging API. Sign up for a Premium account and start sending group messages within minutes!

Next Steps: Once you’ve mastered basic group text messaging, explore advanced features like sending images to groups, documents to groups, or voice notes to groups through the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway API documentation.