Send Telegram Messages from PowerShell Script - Complete Guide

Automate Telegram messaging using PowerShell and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API

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Last reviewed: January 28, 2026  

🚀 Automate Telegram Messaging with PowerShell

Looking to automate Telegram notifications and messages from your Windows environment? This guide walks you through sending Telegram messages using PowerShell and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for Windows system administrators, IT professionals, and automation specialists managing Windows infrastructure.

📋 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. PowerShell - Version 5.1 or higher (Windows PowerShell or PowerShell Core)
  4. Basic PowerShell knowledge - Familiarity with running PowerShell scripts

⚠️ 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 PowerShell script:

1. Copy the PowerShell Template

Start by copying the following source code into your PowerShell script:

2. Configure a few Parameters

Customize these key parameters in the PowerShell script:

  • Line 1: Specify the target phone number (including the country code, e.g., 12025550108)
  • Line 2: Provide your message content
  • Line 4: Replace with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 5-6: Update with your Client ID and Secret

3. Send Your Message

Run the script in PowerShell to deliver your Telegram message:

.\send-telegram-text.ps1

🔧 Common Use Cases

This PowerShell integration approach is ideal for:

  • Windows server monitoring - Get alerts when Windows services stop
  • Active Directory automation - Notify administrators about user account changes
  • Scheduled task integration - Combine with Windows Task Scheduler
  • IT infrastructure management - Send notifications from Windows-based systems
  • Hybrid cloud environments - Integrate Telegram into Windows automation workflows

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to automate Telegram messaging from your Windows environment? 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.