Send Telegram Messages in Python 3 - Complete Guide

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

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Last reviewed: January 28, 2026  

🚀 Automate Telegram Messaging with Python

Looking to integrate Telegram messaging into your Python applications? This guide walks you through sending Telegram messages using Python 3 and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for Python developers building automation scripts, notification systems, or data pipelines that need Telegram integration.

📋 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. Python 3 environment - Python 3.6 or higher installed
  4. Requests library - Install via pip install requests if not already available
  5. Basic Python knowledge - Familiarity with Python scripting and running Python programs

⚠️ 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 Python script:

1. Copy the Python Template

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

2. Configure a few Parameters

Customize these key parameters in the Python code:

  • Line 6: Replace with your Telegram gateway instance ID
  • Lines 7-8: Update with your Client ID and Secret
  • Line 12: Specify the target phone number (including the country code, e.g., 12025550108)
  • Line 13: Provide your message content

3. Make the Script Executable

Set execute permissions on your script:

chmod 755 send-telegram-text-individual.py

4. Send Your Message

Run the script to deliver your Telegram message:

./send-telegram-text-individual.py

🔧 Common Use Cases

This Python integration approach is ideal for:

  • Data pipelines - Send notifications when ETL processes complete
  • Monitoring scripts - Alert administrators about system events
  • Automation workflows - Integrate Telegram into existing Python automation
  • Web applications - Send notifications from Django or Flask apps
  • Scheduled tasks - Combine with cron or scheduled job runners

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to integrate Telegram messaging into your Python 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.