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# twilio-python
[](https://travis-ci.com/twilio/twilio-python)
[](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/twilio)
[](https://pypi.python.org/pypi/twilio)
[](https://twil.io/learn-open-source)
**The default branch name for this repository has been changed to `main` as of 07/27/2020.**
## Documentation
The documentation for the Twilio API can be found [here][apidocs].
The Python library documentation can be found [here][libdocs].
## Versions
`twilio-python` uses a modified version of [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org) for all changes. [See this document](VERSIONS.md) for details.
### Migrating from 5.x
Please consult the [official migration guide](https://www.twilio.com/docs/libraries/python/migration-guide) for information on upgrading your application using twilio-python 5.x to 6.x
### Supported Python Versions
This library supports the following Python implementations:
* Python 2.7
* Python 3.4
* Python 3.5
* Python 3.6
* Python 3.7
* Python 3.8
## Installation
Install from PyPi using [pip](https://pip.pypa.io/en/latest/), a
package manager for Python.
pip install twilio
If pip install fails on Windows, check the path length of the directory. If it is greater 260 characters then enable [Long Paths](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/fileio/maximum-file-path-limitation) or choose other shorter location.
Don't have pip installed? Try installing it, by running this from the command
line:
$ curl https://bootstrap.pypa.io/get-pip.py | python
Or, you can [download the source code
(ZIP)](https://github.com/twilio/twilio-python/zipball/main "twilio-python
source code") for `twilio-python`, and then run:
python setup.py install
You may need to run the above commands with `sudo`.
## Getting Started
Getting started with the Twilio API couldn't be easier. Create a
`Client` and you're ready to go.
### API Credentials
The `Twilio` needs your Twilio credentials. You can either pass these
directly to the constructor (see the code below) or via environment variables.
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
account = "ACXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
token = "YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"
client = Client(account, token)
```
Alternatively, a `Client` constructor without these parameters will
look for `TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID` and `TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN` variables inside the
current environment.
We suggest storing your credentials as environment variables. Why? You'll never
have to worry about committing your credentials and accidentally posting them
somewhere public.
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
client = Client()
```
### Specify Region and/or Edge
To take advantage of Twilio's [Global Infrastructure](https://www.twilio.com/docs/global-infrastructure), specify the target Region and/or Edge for the client:
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
client = Client(region='au1', edge='sydney')
```
A `Client` constructor without these parameters will also look for `TWILIO_REGION` and `TWILIO_EDGE` variables inside the current environment.
Alternatively, you may specify the edge and/or region after constructing the Twilio client:
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
client = Client()
client.region = 'au1'
client.edge = 'sydney'
```
This will result in the `hostname` transforming from `api.twilio.com` to `api.sydney.au1.twilio.com`.
### Make a Call
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
account = "ACXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
token = "YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"
client = Client(account, token)
call = client.calls.create(to="9991231234",
from_="9991231234",
url="http://twimlets.com/holdmusic?Bucket=com.twilio.music.ambient")
print(call.sid)
```
### Send an SMS
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
account = "ACXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
token = "YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"
client = Client(account, token)
message = client.messages.create(to="+12316851234", from_="+15555555555",
body="Hello there!")
```
### Enable Debug Logging
Log the API request and response data to the console:
```python
import logging
client = Client(account, token)
logging.basicConfig()
client.http_client.logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
```
Log the API request and response data to a file:
```python
import logging
client = Client(account, token)
logging.basicConfig(filename='./log.txt')
client.http_client.logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
```
### Handling Exceptions
```python
from twilio.rest import Client
from twilio.base.exceptions import TwilioRestException
account = "ACXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
token = "YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"
client = Client(account, token)
try:
message = client.messages.create(to="+12316851234", from_="+15555555555",
body="Hello there!")
except TwilioRestException as e:
print(e)
```
For more descriptive exception types, please see the [Twilio documentation](https://www.twilio.com/docs/libraries/python/usage-guide#exceptions).
### Generating TwiML
To control phone calls, your application needs to output [TwiML][twiml].
Use `twilio.twiml.Response` to easily create such responses.
```python
from twilio.twiml.voice_response import VoiceResponse
r = VoiceResponse()
r.say("Welcome to twilio!")
print(str(r))
```
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Response><Say>Welcome to twilio!</Say></Response>
```
### Using a Custom HTTP Client
To use a custom HTTP client with this helper library, please see the [Twilio documentation](https://www.twilio.com/docs/libraries/python/custom-http-clients-python).
### Docker Image
The `Dockerfile` present in this repository and its respective `twilio/twilio-python` Docker image are currently used by Twilio for testing purposes only.
### Getting help
If you need help installing or using the library, please check the [Twilio Support Help Center](https://support.twilio.com) first, and [file a support ticket](https://twilio.com/help/contact) if you don't find an answer to your question.
If you've instead found a bug in the library or would like new features added, go ahead and open issues or pull requests against this repo!
[apidocs]: https://www.twilio.com/docs/api
[twiml]: https://www.twilio.com/docs/api/twiml
[libdocs]: https://twilio.github.io/twilio-python
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