request_callback_answer()

Client.request_callback_answer()

Request a callback answer from bots. This is the equivalent of clicking an inline button containing callback data.

Usable by Users Bots
Parameters:

  • chat_id (int | str) – Unique identifier (int) or username (str) of the target chat. For your personal cloud (Saved Messages) you can simply use “me” or “self”. For a contact that exists in your Telegram address book you can use his phone number (str). You can also use user profile/chat public link in form of t.me/<username> (str).

  • message_id (int) – The message id the inline keyboard is attached on.

  • callback_data (str | bytes) – Callback data associated with the inline button you want to get the answer from.

  • password (str, optional) – When clicking certain buttons (such as BotFather’s confirmation button to transfer ownership), if your account has 2FA enabled, you need to provide your account’s password. The 2-step verification password for the current user. Only applicable, if the InlineKeyboardButton contains callback_data_with_password.

  • timeout (int, optional) – Timeout in seconds.

Returns:

The answer containing info useful for clients to display a notification at the top of the chat screen or as an alert.

Raises:

  • TimeoutError – In case the bot fails to answer within 10 seconds.

  • ValueError – In case of invalid arguments.

  • RPCError – In case of Telegram RPC error.

Example

await app.request_callback_answer(chat_id, message_id, "callback_data")