Secure access to the Business API by using the standard GHL authentication flow and the scope businesses.readonly. Keep tokens secure and rotate credentials regularly.
In Zapier, create or select your connection to the Zapier App Connector, then grant the required permissions to access the Business API. Follow prompts to test authentication.
The core endpoints you can use with the Business API and Zapier App Connector include: GET /businesses to list all businesses, GET /businesses/:businessId to retrieve a single business, POST /businesses to create a new business, PUT /businesses/:businessId to update a business, and DELETE /businesses/:businessId to remove one. Additional endpoints may be available depending on your GHL plan.
Trigger: New or updated Business in GHL starts a Zap to perform actions in other apps.
Actions: Create, update, or delete a Business record from a Zap.
Method paths: Use GET /businesses and GET /businesses/:businessId for retrieval; POST /businesses to create; PUT /businesses/:businessId to update.
Key fields: businessId, name, address, industry. Map these to the fields in your destination app.
Trigger: Changes to multiple business records can fire a Zap to apply updates or perform actions in bulk.
Actions: Batch update or batch delete via PUT /businesses or DELETE /businesses/:businessId as needed.
Methods: PUT /businesses for bulk updates; PUT /businesses/:businessId for single updates.
Key fields: businessId; fields to change include status, name, owner, and notes.
Trigger: New data from a form or app creates a new Business in GHL.
Actions: POST /businesses to create; set initial fields and assign owner.
Path: POST /businesses
Key fields: name, contact, email, phone, address.
Automate repetitive tasks without writing code, saving time and reducing errors.
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This section defines core terms: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mappings that connect GHL to the Zapier App Connector.
Definition: The RESTful interface that lets you manage GHL resources like businesses, contacts, and deals.
Definition: A URL path and HTTP method used to access a specific resource.
Definition: An open standard for token-based authentication to authorize API requests.
Definition: A method for apps to send real-time data to other apps via HTTP callbacks.
Automatically create onboarding tasks when a new business is added and trigger welcome emails.
Use Zapier to enrich Business records with data from other apps and keep everything in sync.
Generate weekly reports by pulling data from GHL and sending a consolidated summary to your team.
Create an API key in GHL with the scope businesses.readonly and copy the credentials to your Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier, add a new connection and enter your API credentials. Test the connection to verify access.
Map GHL fields to your app fields, configure triggers and actions, and start automating.
Answer: The Business API uses tokens and standard OAuth-based authentication. Ensure your app has the businesses.readonly scope and store keys securely. In a typical setup, you’ll exchange credentials for access tokens and periodically refresh them. This two-paragraph explanation helps you understand how to establish a secure connection and maintain access over time.
Answer: Yes, you can perform bulk updates via PUT /businesses or batch operations through Zapier. Use bulk endpoints to modify multiple records in a single operation, which can save time in large migrations. Always test bulk changes on a sample dataset first.
Answer: Endpoints include GET /businesses, GET /businesses/:businessId, POST /businesses, PUT /businesses/:businessId, DELETE /businesses/:businessId. For 2Chat, you’ll typically use GET for retrieval and POST/PUT for create or update operations. Validate endpoints in a test Zap before going live.
Answer: You can set up many automations without coding using Zapier App Connector. Some familiarity with field mappings helps, but the drag-and-drop interface makes most workflows approachable for non-developers.
Answer: Use the Test Connection feature in Zapier, review the connection status, and inspect any error messages. Verify that the API credentials are correct and that the required scope is granted. Run a sample Zap to confirm end-to-end functionality.
Answer: Yes, no-code automation is supported. Create Zaps with triggers from GHL events and actions in your destination apps. No coding is required to map fields and set up basic automation.
Answer: Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. Check your plan’s documentation and the GHL dashboard for current quotas. If you hit limits, adjust polling frequency or batch your requests where possible.
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