How do I download an image with authentication?

[brycepg]

The docs do not mention authentication: https://www.twilio.com/docs/whatsapp/tutorial/send-and-receive-media-messages-whatsapp-python

Does this library support doing it easily?

When I issue a GET request to a media file, I get a 401 unauthenticated

[GustavoD1]

Yes, the Twilio Python library supports authentication for retrieving media files. When making a GET request to a media file, you need to authenticate using Basic Auth with your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token.

Make sure:

• Your ACCOUNT_SID and AUTH_TOKEN are correct.
• The MEDIA_URL is correctly formatted.
• Your Twilio account has the necessary permissions to access media files