Build a Telegram Bot with Python and ChatGPT — Step by Step

Name: Build a Telegram Bot with Python and ChatGPT — Step by Step
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Create a real working Telegram bot on your computer using ChatGPT. No coding required. Deploy your bot to run 24/7

Created byDavid Norton

Last updated 5/2025

English

What you'll learn

How to create and register a custom Telegram bot using BotFather.
How to write Python code for a Telegram bot using simple ChatGPT prompts.
How to set up a new Python project using PyCharm.
How to install and manage required Python libraries.
How to use environment variables securely with a .env file.
How to structure bot commands and respond to user messages.
How to connect a local Python project to GitHub.
How to deploy your bot to the cloud using Railway.
How to keep your bot running 24/7, even when your computer is off.
How to build and launch a real, working Telegram bot without any prior coding experience.

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 47m total length

Intro1:46
Build a beginner-friendly Telegram bot with Python, using ChatGPT to generate the code, featuring three buttons for a random joke, a motivational quote, and a productivity tip.
Welcome To Setup!0:14
Installing Python0:57
Installing PyCharm0:47
Install the free PyCharm community edition from jetbrains.com, then download and open the installer and drag PyCharm into your applications folder.
Installing Telegram0:29
Install Telegram Desktop to create and test your bot, then use desktop.telegram.org to download the macOS app, log in, and chat with your bot.
Set Up ChatGPT0:29
Summary0:16
Optional: Learn About the Tools We Use2:00
This lecture is optional — it’s not required to complete the course.
You can skip it and continue building your Telegram bot if you prefer.
But if you're curious and want to better understand the tools we use in this course, this is for you.
In the next few minutes, we’ll give you a short overview of each tool — what it is, why we use it, and how it fits into the process.
Full Video: Section 1 in One Go2:56
This is the full version of the walkthrough from this section, shown in one continuous video. Use it to review or follow along without pauses between lectures.

What Is a Telegram Bot?0:21
Discover how a Telegram bot, a special account that runs automatically, receives messages, responds to users, and follows programmed logic, as we create your bot and prepare it for development.
Register Your Bot0:43
Save Your Bot Token0:32
Treat your api token as your bot's password; never share it publicly and store it in a safe place. BotFather provides the token—copy and keep it secure for steps.
Test Your Bot0:36
Full Video: Section 2 in One Go1:33
This is the full version of the walkthrough from this section, shown in one continuous video. Use it to review or follow along without pauses between lectures.

Generate Your Bot Code0:58
Paste The Code In PyCharm0:44
Paste the code you received from ChatGPT into PyCharm's main.py, then run the bot by clicking the green Run button to start it.
Test Your Bot In Telegram0:44
Test your Telegram bot by opening Telegram, finding your bot, and sending the /start command; use the joke, motivate, and productivity tip buttons to confirm it responds correctly.
Open Prompt Templates1:13
Insert Content Into Your Code1:31
Test The Bot1:08
Test your Telegram bot by running it in PyCharm, open Telegram, and start a conversation; send /start and verify the three buttons return random messages from your lists.
Full Video: Section 4 in One Go5:50
This is the full version of the walkthrough from this section, shown in one continuous video. Use it to review or follow along without pauses between lectures.

Overview of Deployment Process0:15
Create GitHub and Railway Accounts0:31
In this lesson, we’ll help you create two free accounts that are essential for deploying your bot online:
GitHub — where we’ll store your bot’s code,
and Railway — the cloud service we’ll use to host your bot so it runs 24/7.
Optional: Learn About GitHub and Railway1:15
This lecture is optional.
If you’d like to better understand the tools we use to deploy your bot online, this short overview will help.
Connect PyCharm To GitHub1:34
Connect GitHub To Railway1:13
Set Environment Variable In Railway1:13
Set up a bot token as an environment variable in Railway by adding a new variable, pasting the token into the value, and deploying to confirm the bot is running.
Final Test0:57
Full Video: Section 5 in One Go5:00
This is the full version of the walkthrough from this section, shown in one continuous video. Use it to review or follow along without pauses between lectures.

Requirements

No coding experience needed — this course is designed for absolute beginners.
A computer with internet access — any operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS) will work.
A free Telegram account — we’ll show you how to use it.
A free OpenAI (ChatGPT) account — needed to generate your bot code.
A GitHub account — free to create, and we’ll guide you through setup.
A Railway account — free to start, with a generous free tier. For long-term use, a paid plan (around $5/month) may be needed to keep your bot running 24/7.

Description

Want to build real bots with Python, but don’t know how to code?

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create, run, and host your own Telegram bot using just your Computer and ChatGPT.

You’ll write zero code manually.
Instead, you’ll use ChatGPT to generate and explain every line of Python code for you — and you’ll learn how to test, improve, and deploy it like a pro.

By the end of this course, your bot will not only run on your Mac, but also be live on the web 24/7 using GitHub and Railway.

What makes this course special?

Designed specifically for complete beginners
Uses real tools like PyCharm, GitHub, Telegram, and Railway
Includes step-by-step screen recordings — follow along as we build the bot with you
AI-assisted development — ChatGPT writes and explains code so you can focus on results
You'll build a real working Telegram bot from scratch and host it online

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

Understand how Python bots work (without deep coding knowledge)
Build bots for fun, productivity, or small business
Confidently use ChatGPT to create and improve Python projects
Deploy your bots so they stay online 24/7 without relying on your computer

Whether you're a beginner, entrepreneur, student, or tech enthusiast — this course gives you the fastest and easiest path to bringing your first bot to life.

Who this course is for:

Beginners with zero coding background
Anyone curious about building Telegram bots
Aspiring developers who want hands-on Python practice
Content creators looking to automate tasks with bots
Students exploring Python, AI, or automation
Anyone who wants to build and deploy a real bot from scratch

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Set Up Your Tools9 lectures • 10min

Create and Register Your Bot5 lectures • 4min

Prepare Your PyCharm Project5 lectures • 10min

Build and Test Your Bot7 lectures • 12min

Deploy Your Bot to the Cloud8 lectures • 12min

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