Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using your GHL credentials and the Zapier App Connector’s secure storage. Use OAuth 2.0 when available, or an API key as your fallback.
Configure OAuth or API key flows in the Zapier App Connector to securely access the Contacts API and store credentials safely.
GET /contacts/:contactId GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId GET /contacts/:contactId/notes GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments GET /contacts/ GET /contacts/business/:businessId POST /contacts/ PUT /contacts/:contactId DELETE /contacts/:contactId POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: a contact is updated in GHL and should be reflected in the connected app.
Actions: fetch the latest contact data using GET /contacts/:contactId and update the corresponding record in the app.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name
Trigger: a new task is created for a contact in GHL
Actions: create a task in the app using POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks with title and dueDate mapped
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title
Trigger: contact details are updated in GHL
Actions: update the contact in the app using PUT /contacts/:contactId and optionally sync related notes when available
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, updateFields
Automate data flow without writing code
Fast setup with visual builders and prebuilt actions
Unified workflows across contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, and actions. Processes involve mapping fields, testing, and deployment.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets apps communicate and share data.
A real-time notification method that pushes data from one app to another.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function when called.
Process of verifying identity to access API resources securely.
Whenever a note is added to a contact in GHL, automatically generate a task in the connected app.
Keep marketing lists current by syncing updated contact fields like name and email.
Create calendar reminders or tasks when appointments are approaching.
Configure OAuth or API keys to grant access to the Contacts API from Zapier.
Select triggers like contact updated and map fields to actions such as create task.
Run tests, verify data flows, and deploy the integration.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual builder to set up triggers and actions. You can configure field mappings and run tests directly in the UI.
You can map and sync any fields you have permission to access. Readonly fields can be included in reads, and updates depend on API permissions and scopes.
Supported methods include OAuth 2.0 and API keys. Choose the method supported by the Contacts API and your app setup.
Utilize Zapier’s built-in test feature to call endpoints and inspect responses. Review status codes and error messages to troubleshoot.
Yes. You can create tasks and notes via the appropriate POST endpoints. Provide required fields like contactId and content.
The Contacts API enforces rate limits per your GHL plan. Plan accordingly and use pagination and caching where possible.
API documentation is available in the GHL developer portal. Review endpoint details, auth methods, and payload examples.
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