Send Telegram Group Messages in Node.js - 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 Node.js

Looking to integrate Telegram group messaging into your Node.js applications? This guide walks you through sending Telegram group messages using Node.js and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for JavaScript/Node.js developers building web applications, backend services, or any Node.js-based system 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. Node.js installed - Version 12 or higher recommended
  4. Basic JavaScript/Node.js knowledge - Familiarity with Node.js modules and HTTP requests
  5. Command line access - For running Node.js scripts

⚠️ 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.

🎥 Video Walkthrough

📝 Step-by-Step Implementation

Follow these steps to send your first Telegram group message from a Node.js application:

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 Node.js Template

Copy the following source code to your script file:

3. Configure Key Parameters

Customize these essential parameters in the Node.js code:

  • Line 5: Replace YOUR_INSTANCE_ID_HERE with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 6-7: Update YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE and YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE with your Client ID and Secret
  • Lines 10-11: Specify the group name and group admin phone number
  • Line 12: Provide your message content

4. Make Script Executable and Run

  1. Make your Node.js script executable: chmod 755 group-send-telegram-text.js
  2. Run the script to send your message: ./group-send-telegram-text.js

🔧 Common Use Cases

This Node.js integration is ideal for:

  • Web applications - Integrate Telegram notifications into Express.js, Nest.js, or other web frameworks
  • Backend services - Add Telegram group messaging to microservices or serverless functions
  • Real-time applications - Combine with Socket.io or WebSockets for live notifications
  • Scheduled tasks - Use cron jobs or task schedulers with Telegram group alerts
  • CLI tools - Build command-line utilities with Telegram notification capabilities

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to integrate Telegram group messaging into your Node.js applications? 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.