Use your GHL API key or OAuth credentials to securely access the Contacts API from Zapier. Ensure requests include a valid access token and the proper scope.
Configure OAuth2 or API-key based authentication in the Zapier app settings, then securely store credentials in Zapier’s vault.
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; WRITE: contacts.write; 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: Retrieve a single contact’s data when needed, such as on a form submission.
Actions: Fetch the contact, join with other data, or create follow-ups in your tools.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId; include name, email, phone as needed.
Trigger: Retrieve all tasks for a contact to monitor progress.
Actions: List tasks, filter by status, create or update tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, status, dueDate.
Trigger: Retrieve a single task by ID.
Actions: Fetch task details, update status or completion.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Fields: taskId, name, status, dueDate.
Automate contact, note, and task data flows without writing code.
Centralize workflows by triggering actions across apps from a single Zapier workflow.
Get up and running quickly with ready-made endpoints and templates.
Definitions of API concepts, endpoints, and workflow terms used throughout this guide.
A URL path combined with an HTTP method used to perform an action in the GHL Contacts API.
Methods used to verify identity and grant access to API resources (API keys, OAuth tokens).
A specific route and method combination to access a resource in the API.
The data sent in a request to create or update a resource.
Set up a Zap to create a follow-up task in your task manager whenever a new contact is added in GHL via the Contacts API.
Automatically push new notes to a shared doc or note-taking app when notes are added or updated.
Update a contact’s status in GHL when a form submission hits your Zap, triggering downstream actions.
Collect your GHL API key and set up OAuth credentials for the Zapier app.
Choose the endpoints you plan to use, such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/.
Run tests and deploy automated workflows across your apps.
No coding is required to connect the Contacts API with Zapier App Connector. The integration uses standard REST endpoints and Zapier triggers to move data between GHL and your tools. Build simple Zaps that react to new contacts, updates, or task changes without writing any code.
The available endpoints include retrieving contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating and updating records. You can also manage tags and business data to enable richer automation across apps.
Authentication uses API keys or OAuth tokens to grant access. Each request should include a valid token and the appropriate scope. Security best practices include TLS, rotating credentials regularly, and restricting endpoints to what you truly need.
Yes. Zapier can trigger actions based on events from the Contacts API, such as a new contact or a completed task. Set up Zaps that react to incoming data and perform actions in other apps, then update GHL records as needed.
You can update contact records, tasks, notes, and tags via PUT or POST requests. Provide the correct IDs and fields to avoid overwriting data and to maintain integrity.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Plan for bursts by batching requests and using retries thoughtfully. Cache results where possible and spread requests over time.
Official API docs for the Contacts endpoints are on the GHL developer portal and the Zapier app docs. You will find authentication guides, endpoint references, and example workflows to accelerate your integration.
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