start()

Client.start()

Start the client.

This method connects the client to Telegram and, in case of new sessions, automatically manages the authorization process using an interactive prompt.

Note

You should install qrcode package if you want to use QR code authorization.

Parameters:

• use_qr (bool, optional) – Use QR code authorization instead of the interactive prompt. For new authorizations only. Defaults to False.

• except_ids (List of int, optional) – List of already logged-in user IDs, to prevent logging in twice with the same user.

Returns:

Client – The started client itself.

Raises:

ConnectionError – In case you try to start an already started client.

Example

import asyncio

from pyrogram import Client


async def main():
    app = Client("my_account")

    await app.start()
    ...  # Invoke API methods
    await app.stop()

asyncio.run(main())