Authenticate Rankr to the GHL Business API using a dedicated API key with the businesses.readonly scope. Store credentials securely, rotate keys regularly, and use HTTPS for all requests. If supported, OAuth2 can be used with refresh tokens for long-running automation.
Securely store Rankr’s credentials and map them to the GHL API key. Use environment variables, secret vaults, and follow your organization’s security policies. Start with a test environment before going live.
GET /businesses — List all businesses; GET /businesses/{businessId} — Retrieve details of a single business; POST /businesses — Create a new business; PUT /businesses/{businessId} — Update an existing business; DELETE /businesses/{businessId} — Remove a business.
Trigger: new or updated businesses in GHL can push changes to Rankr to keep records in sync.
Actions: create or update business records in Rankr using POST or PUT; map fields like external_id, name, and contact info.
Method paths: use GET /businesses to fetch, GET /businesses/{businessId} for details, and POST /businesses to create new records as needed. Use PUT /businesses/{businessId} to update existing records.
Key fields to map include external_id, name, email, phone, status, and notes. Ensure external_id is unique to avoid duplicates.
Trigger: changes in Rankr reflect in GHL and vice versa via webhooks and polling.
Actions: synchronize records in both directions; preserve ID mappings; handle conflicts with deterministic rules.
Method paths: POST /businesses for creates, PUT /businesses/{businessId} for updates, ensuring external_id mapping.
Key fields: external_id, status, last_updated, owner, and tags.
Trigger: time-based or event-based automation to kick off batch operations.
Method paths: batch-style operations can be orchestrated with multiple API calls (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) across endpoints as needed.
Key fields to track: batch_id, timestamp, total_records, successful, failed.
Create and test connections quickly with no-code automation tools and connectors.
Keep data in sync across Rankr and GHL with real-time or near real-time updates.
Scale integrations securely using centralized credential management and robust error handling.
This glossary defines the data elements, endpoints, and processes used when integrating Rankr with the GHL Business API, including how fields map and how errors are handled.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that allow Rankr and GHL to communicate and exchange data.
How credentials are verified to grant access to the GHL Business API and keep data secure.
A specific path and method to perform an action against the API, such as GET /businesses or POST /businesses.
A permission set that defines what data and actions are allowed by the API key or OAuth token.
Automatically sync contact data between GHL and Rankr as records are created or updated, reducing manual entry.
Use batch operations to onboard large lists into Rankr from GHL endpoints.
Trigger automations in Rankr in response to events in GHL, such as status changes.
In GHL, create an API key for Rankr, choose the businesses.readonly scope, and copy the key securely.
Call GET /businesses to verify access and inspect the endpoints to map fields correctly.
Connect Rankr to GHL using your chosen automation tool and map the fields to create a reliable workflow.
The GHL Business API scope you request defines which resources you can access. For read operations, use businesses.readonly. Ensure you request only the permissions you need to minimize risk. Always respect rate limits and best practices for secure API usage.
To authenticate, generate an API key in the GHL developer settings and securely store it in Rankr. Use the key in the Authorization header as a Bearer token. If OAuth is supported, follow the standard OAuth flow and refresh as needed.
Endpoints include: GET /businesses, GET /businesses/{businessId}, POST /businesses, PUT /businesses/{businessId}, DELETE /businesses/{businessId}. Each endpoint supports data mapping and error handling. Refer to the API docs for full details.
Yes. You can test with a sandbox or development environment if provided by GHL. This lets you verify connections, field mappings, and automation without affecting live data.
Connections are secured using HTTPS and API keys or OAuth tokens. Store credentials securely and rotate regularly to minimize risk. Implement proper error handling and retry strategies.
Yes. You can perform batch updates by issuing multiple create or update requests in a single workflow. Some endpoints and rate limits may apply; plan your sync jobs accordingly.
If you encounter errors, check the API docs for endpoint specifics, verify your credentials and scopes, review rate limits, and examine API responses for error details. Enable detailed logging in Rankr to troubleshoot.
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