Delete all your messages in groups and supergroups with python script.
To use this script you have to download the project and install it's
requirements. It's recommended to use a virtual environment, such as
venv or conda. This example shows how to setup your project
using pyenv and Poetry:
# Get a local project copy
git clone https://github.com/define-user/telegram-delete-all-messages
cd telegram-delete-all-messages
# Install Python 3.9.2
pyenv install 3.9.2
# Install dependencies
poetry install
In order to let the script work, you'll have to register your own Telegram application. To do so you need to get special credentials. Here are some simply steps to follow:
- Login to the official telegram website
- Select
API development toolslink - Create standalone application
- Copy app_id and app_hash
You need both App api_id and App api_hash to use script.
To start the script simply execute:
# Enter your venv
poetry shell
# Run programme interactively
python telegram-message-cleaner.py
The script will prompt you to enter such credentials:
- Your application credentials (required to register your app).
- Your phone number and a code sent you by Telegram (required to sign in your account).