Access to the Business API is secured via OAuth 2.0 tokens. The required scope for read access is businesses.readonly; use the businesses.write scope for write operations. Your integration should store tokens securely and refresh them as needed.
Zapier App Connector handles the OAuth 2.0 flow or API key-based credentials. Configure client credentials in your Zapier developer app, authorize the connection, and ensure token refresh is automatic to keep the integration live.
Main endpoints to connect: – GET /businesses – GET /businesses/{businessId} – POST /businesses – PUT /businesses/{businessId} – DELETE /businesses/{businessId} Note: API Endpoint7 and beyond are available in the full API; consult the official documentation for additional endpoints and batch operations.
Trigger ideas: when a business is created or updated in GHL, fetch details with GET /businesses/{businessId} to populate downstream records in Zapier.
Actions: Create or update a business via POST /businesses or PUT /businesses/{businessId} to keep systems in sync.
Methods and paths: GET /businesses for a list; GET /businesses/{businessId} for details; POST/PUT for changes; DELETE to remove.
Key fields to map: businessId, name, status, lastUpdated, ownerEmail
Trigger: New business created in GHL triggers a lookup to fill onboarding tasks in Zapier.
Actions: Update CRM records, create onboarding tasks, or notify teams via Slack/Email from Zapier.
Paths: GET /businesses to locate the newly created business by ID; GET /businesses/{businessId} for details.
Key fields: businessId, companyName, contactEmail
Trigger: Scheduled pulls of business data to feed dashboards in your analytics tool.
Actions: POST new records to a data warehouse or update existing analytics sources with GET/PUT calls.
Paths: GET /businesses for batch retrieval; PUT /businesses/{businessId} to update records in data stores.
Key fields: businessId, lastModified, metrics
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This glossary defines endpoints, authentication methods, triggers, actions, and data mapping concepts used in the GHL Business API and Zapier App Connector.
A client organization object in the GHL Business API representing a company managed in your CRM.
A URL path that lets you access or modify a resource in the API.
The process of proving identity to access the API, typically via OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys.
A callback URL that the API can call to notify you of events.
Trigger a welcome sequence when a new business is added in GHL and automatically create onboarding tasks in your project tools via Zapier.
Sync billing events between GHL and your accounting or invoicing app to keep data consistent.
Route leads to the right sales team by pulling business data and updating CRM records in real time.
Enter your GHL API credentials in the app, authorize the connection, and select the Business API scope.
Choose triggers like New or Updated Business and map the fields you need in Zapier.
Configure actions such as Create, Update, or Delete a business using POST/PUT/DELETE and test thoroughly.
Answer 1: The Business API supports OAuth 2.0 tokens and optional API Keys for authentication. In Zapier, you can store and refresh tokens securely. The required scope for read access is businesses.readonly; to modify data you may need businesses.write. Answer 2: Always use HTTPS and follow credential management best practices to keep your integration secure.
Answer 1: The primary endpoints are GET /businesses and GET /businesses/{businessId}; create, update, and delete are supported via POST, PUT, and DELETE respectively. Answer 2: For additional endpoints, refer to the full API docs; some endpoints may require different scopes or paid access.
Answer 1: The API supports single-item operations; bulk/batch operations may require multiple calls or a batch endpoint if provided. Answer 2: If bulk is needed, plan to orchestrate multiple calls in a Zapier workflow or use an intermediate data store.
Answer 1: Yes. No-code automation is possible using Triggers and Actions in Zapier without writing code. Answer 2: Use the visual editor to map fields and define workflow steps.
Answer 1: Map fields like businessId, name, status, and contact details. Answer 2: Use Zapier’s field mappings and data transformers to align data types and formats.
Answer 1: The required scopes depend on the operations; use businesses.readonly for read-only tasks and businesses.write for create/update/delete. Answer 2: Regenerate tokens before they expire and keep credentials secure.
Answer 1: Documentation and developer resources are available on the official API portal. Answer 2: Also check community tutorials and example Zaps in the Zapier App Connector marketplace.
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