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title: "How to Connect PostgreSQL to Google Apps Script (JDBC Guide)"
author: "Martin Hawksey"
date: 2026-02-24T19:29:41+00:00
modified: 2026-02-24T19:31:46+00:00
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description: "Google recently added support for PostgreSQL to the Apps Script Jdbc service, providing a way to connect your spreadsheets and automations directly to one of the most popular relational databases. Justin Poehnelt, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Google, has recently published a guide which provides a detailed look at how to get this connection working and the specific hurdles you might encounter."
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# How to Connect PostgreSQL to Google Apps Script (JDBC Guide)

![How to Connect PostgreSQL to Google Apps Script (JDBC Guide)](https://pulse.appsscript.info/files/2026/02/og.png)

> [https://justin.poehnelt.com/posts/apps-script-postgresql/](https://justin.poehnelt.com/posts/apps-script-postgresql/)
> Connect Google Apps Script to PostgreSQL via JDBC. Covers connection strings, JSONB/UUID workarounds, parameterized queries, transactions, and PostGIS.

Google recently [added support for PostgreSQL to the Apps Script JDBC service**](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/36752790#comment230), providing a way to connect your spreadsheets and automations directly to one of the most popular relational databases. Justin Poehnelt, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Google, has recently published a guide which provides a detailed look at how to get this connection working and the specific hurdles you might encounter.

It is always a great to see contributions that bridge the gap between enterprise data and Workspace productivity. Justin’s walkthrough is a great example of how a few lines of configuration can open up massive storage possibilities beyond the traditional limits of Google Sheets.

Beyond just making the connection, Justin provides a series of examples and techniques and for those managing high-traffic projects, includes advice on using connection poolers like PgBouncer. If you are ready to connect your Workspace projects to a PostgreSQL instance, you can find the full guide, configuration tips, and complete code samples on Justin’s blog.

Source: *[How to Connect PostgreSQL to Google Apps Script (JDBC Guide)*](https://justin.poehnelt.com/posts/apps-script-postgresql/)

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*Published by [Martin Hawksey](https://pulse.appsscript.info/p/author/admin/) on [Pulse](https://pulse.appsscript.info/). Original article: [https://pulse.appsscript.info/p/2026/02/how-to-connect-postgresql-to-google-apps-script-jdbc-guide/](https://pulse.appsscript.info/p/2026/02/how-to-connect-postgresql-to-google-apps-script-jdbc-guide/)*