Send Telegram Messages in Node.js - Complete Guide

Automate Telegram messaging using Node.js and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API

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Last reviewed: January 28, 2026  

🚀 Automate Telegram Messaging with Node.js

Looking to integrate Telegram messaging into your Node.js applications? This guide walks you through sending Telegram messages using Node.js and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for JavaScript developers building real-time notification systems, chatbots, or automated messaging workflows.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  1. A WhatsMate Telegram Gateway account - Required for API access
  2. Recipient registration - Each recipient must register with the Gateway first
  3. Node.js runtime - Version 12 or higher installed
  4. Basic JavaScript knowledge - Familiarity with Node.js and npm

⚠️ Important: Recipients must register with the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway before they can receive messages. Unregistered users will not receive any messages from the Gateway. Registration instructions are available on the official WhatsMate site.

🎥 Video Walkthrough

📝 Step-by-Step Implementation

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

1. Copy the Node.js Template

Start by copying the following source code into your Node.js script:

2. Configure a few Parameters

Customize these key parameters in the Node.js code:

  • Line 5: Replace with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 6-7: Update with your Client ID and Secret
  • Line 10: Specify the target phone number (including the country code, e.g., 12025550108)
  • Line 11: Provide your message content

3. Make the Script Executable

Set execute permissions on your script:

chmod 755 send-telegram-text.js

4. Send Your Message

Run the script to deliver your Telegram message:

./send-telegram-text.js

🔧 Common Use Cases

This Node.js integration approach is ideal for:

  • Real-time applications - Send notifications from web sockets or event-driven systems
  • Microservices - Integrate Telegram into distributed architectures
  • Chat applications - Extend existing chat functionality with Telegram
  • API servers - Send notifications from REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Scheduled jobs - Combine with cron-like schedulers for Node.js

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to integrate Telegram messaging into your Node.js applications? You’ll need a trial account to access the API. Sign up for a 2-week trial and start sending messages within minutes!

Next Steps: Once you’ve mastered basic message sending, explore advanced features like sending images, documents, or group messages through the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway API documentation.