June 23, 2026
Google Apps Script is now a Google Workspace core service with enterprise-grade data protection
Google Apps Script is officially a Google Workspace core service. Covered under the Google Cloud Terms of Service and Google Workspace for Education Terms of Service, Apps Script now offers the same enterprise-grade data protection, robust administrative controls, and standard technical support that safeguards other core services. With this update, you can now more confidently deploy Apps Script across your organization.
More about Apps Script
Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform that enables users to customize, automate, and extend Google Workspace applications like Sheets, Docs, and Forms, as well as build custom solutions and add-ons. You can use it to:
- Create custom menus, dialogs, and sidebars within Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
- Write custom functions for Sheets to automate complex calculations.
- Build internal add-ons to streamline organizational workflows and integrate with third-party APIs.
Getting started
- Admins:
- If you already have Apps Script enabled: No action is required. Your organization will automatically benefit from these new core service protections and technical support.
- If you previously restricted Apps Script: If you turned Apps Script off due to compliance, security, or support concerns, you can now enable the service to provide secure, custom automation for your users. Visit the Help Center to learn how to manage Apps Script access for your organization.
- End users: No action is required. Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with Apps Script.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now
Availability
- Apps Script is now available as a core service for all Google Workspace customers
Resources
- Google Workspace Developer Documentation: Apps Script
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn Apps Script on or off for users