The Business API requires proper authentication. The current scope is businesses.readonly for basic access; upgrade to write scope if you need create, update, or delete capabilities. Start with a test connection to verify permissions.
Zapier App Connector securely stores your credentials and handles token refresh automatically. After you connect, run a test to confirm access to the GHL Business API.
GET /businesses — list all businesses; GET /businesses/:businessId — retrieve a single business; POST /businesses — create a new business; PUT /businesses/:businessId — update a business; DELETE /businesses/:businessId — delete a business
Trigger: when a new or updated business is detected in GHL
Actions: fetch all businesses, fetch a single business by ID, and push data into Zapier workflows
Methods and paths: GET /businesses and GET /businesses/:businessId
Key fields: id, name, status, updatedAt
Trigger: new or updated business in GHL triggers a create or update in your Zapier workflow
Actions: POST /businesses to create, PUT /businesses/:businessId to update
Methods: POST /businesses, PUT /businesses/:businessId
Key fields: id, name, createdAt, updatedAt
Trigger: deletion in GHL triggers cleanup in Zapier
Actions: DELETE /businesses/:businessId
Methods: DELETE /businesses/:businessId
Key fields: id, status
Benefit 1: accelerate automation without writing code
Benefit 2: reliable data sync between GHL and connected apps
Benefit 3: rapid prototyping of workflows and processes
Overview of essential elements and processes to connect the GHL Business API with Zapier App Connector
A specific URL that performs an action when called by your app.
A standard authorization framework used to grant access to user data without sharing passwords.
A real time notification mechanism that tells another service about events.
The maximum number of API calls allowed in a given time window to prevent abuse.
Create a workflow that creates a new business in GHL when a new customer signs up via Zapier
When a contact is updated in your CRM, update the corresponding business in GHL
Automatically archive old businesses after a period of inactivity
Set up OAuth or API keys between GHL and Zapier to establish a connection
Choose the endpoints you need, such as listing and retrieving businesses
Test the workflow and enable automation across apps
To authenticate the Business API with Zapier App Connector, start by creating a credential in GHL for API access. Save the API token or OAuth details in the Zapier connection setup and authorize the connection. Test the credentials to ensure the app can list and retrieve business data. The initial tests should confirm access to GET /businesses and GET /businesses/:businessId endpoints.
The core endpoints for managing businesses are GET /businesses to list and GET /businesses/:businessId to fetch details. Create, update, and delete operations use POST, PUT, and DELETE respectively. You can combine these operations in Zapier actions to automate data flow between GHL and other apps.
Yes, depending on your access scope. If your integration includes the write scope, you can create, update, and delete businesses from Zapier. If you only have read access, you can still trigger workflows and sync data based on changes without modifying records.
The integration is designed to be no code friendly. You can connect, authenticate, and configure endpoints using the Zapier interface. Advanced users can add filters, multi step actions, and conditional paths for complex automation.
Common use cases include syncing customer records, triggering onboarding flows, and updating CRM records when a GHL business changes. You can automate reporting and notifications across teams with minimal coding.
Rate limits apply to API calls per minute or per hour depending on your plan. Implement exponential backoff and retries to handle temporary limits. Design idempotent Zapier steps to avoid duplicates and data drift.
API documentation for the GHL Business API is available in the GHL developer portal. It covers authentication, endpoints, and example requests. If you need help, contact support or consult the GHL docs within your account.
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