Send PDF Files over Telegram in PHP - Complete Guide

Automate Telegram document sharing using the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API

Posted on June 20, 2022   Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Twitter Share on Google+

Last reviewed: February 4, 2026  

Automate Telegram Document Sharing with PHP

Looking to automate PDF delivery, document notifications, or file sharing from your PHP applications? This guide walks you through sending PDF files to Telegram users using PHP and the WhatsMate Telegram Gateway REST API. Perfect for PHP developers, web administrators, and automation enthusiasts who want to integrate document delivery into their PHP-based 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. PHP development environment - PHP installed and configured (version 5.4 or higher)
  4. Basic PHP knowledge - Familiarity with PHP programming
  5. Web server access - Ability to run PHP scripts on a web server
  6. PDF file ready - Have the document you want to send available on your server

⚠️ 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 PDF document to a Telegram user from a PHP script:

1. Copy the PHP Code Template

Start by copying the following source code into your PHP file:

2. Configure a few Parameters

Customize these key parameters in the PHP code:

  • Lines 2-4: Replace YOUR_INSTANCE_ID_HERE, YOUR_CLIENT_ID_HERE, and YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE with your gateway instance ID, Client ID, and Secret
  • Line 6: Replace /tmp/your_doc.pdf with the path to your PDF file
  • Line 9: Replace anyname.pdf with the desired filename for the document
  • Line 10: Replace Check this out with an optional caption for your PDF
  • Line 13: Replace 12025550108 with the target phone number (including the country code)

3. Upload to Your Web Server

Upload the PHP file to your web server where PHP is enabled and configured.

4. Send Your PDF Document

Access the PHP script through your web browser to deliver your PDF to Telegram.

🔧 Common Use Cases

This automation approach is ideal for:

  • Automated report delivery - Send daily/weekly PDF reports to Telegram from PHP web applications
  • Document sharing automation - Deliver invoices, receipts, or contracts via Telegram using PHP
  • System documentation - Share configuration files or logs as PDF documents from PHP systems
  • Educational content - Distribute learning materials or tutorials through Telegram from PHP sites
  • Integration with PHP document generation - Combine with PHP libraries that create PDFs for Telegram delivery

🚀 Get Started Today

Ready to automate your document sharing over Telegram with PHP? You’ll need a trial account to access the API. Sign up for a 2-week trial and start sending PDF files within minutes!

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