To begin, generate an API token for the Contacts API with scope ‘contacts.readonly’. Use standard OAuth2 or API key methods as supported by your integration stack to establish secure access.
Connect your Rankr App Connector to GHL by securely storing credentials and following the OAuth2 flow or API key exchange; verify with a test call to ensure access.
The endpoints listed below cover common read and write operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and related data. Use only what you need for your workflow.
Trigger: when a contact is selected or updated in GHL to sync data to Rankr.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details; optionally retrieve related tasks and notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId; Optional: fields to specify properties (e.g., name, email) and expand for related data.
Trigger: when a contact’s tasks are updated in GHL to trigger actions in Rankr.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update task status.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Required: contactId; Optional: taskId, status, dueDate.
Trigger: when new notes are added to a contact.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Required: contactId; Optional: id
Automate data sync and updates without writing a line of code.
Centralize contact data across GHL, your CRM, and task apps for faster decision making.
Timeline-based automation: trigger workflows when contact data changes.
Key elements and processes to understand when connecting Contacts API with GHL through Rankr App Connector.
A set of rules and specifications that allows applications to communicate.
A specific URL that performs a function or returns data in an API.
The process of verifying identity before granting access to API resources.
A URL that receives real-time event notifications from an API.
Send onboarding emails automatically when a new contact is added via the Contacts API, pulling name and email data directly.
Create reminders in your task app when a contact’s task status changes, keeping teams aligned.
Segment audiences based on notes and appointments to tailor campaigns and follow-ups.
Obtain API credentials for the Contacts API and configure OAuth2 or API key access.
Choose the endpoints you need (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and map fields to Rankr.
Run tests with sample data, validate triggers and actions, then deploy to production.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and manage contact data, including tasks, notes, and appointments. It provides endpoints to fetch, create, update, and delete contacts and related resources. Using Rankr App Connector, you can assemble these actions into automated workflows without writing code.
To authenticate, generate API credentials with the appropriate scope (e.g., contacts.readonly) and use OAuth2 or API key methods as required by your setup. Store credentials securely and test a simple call to a GET endpoint to verify access.
Endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and more, covering retrieval of contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments. Some endpoints also support creating or updating data via POST, PUT, or DELETE operations as needed.
Yes. You can update contacts with PUT /contacts/:contactId and modify related resources such as tasks with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId. Ensure you have the correct permissions and validate changes in a test environment.
Test connections using sandbox or sample data, verify that triggers fire correctly, and confirm that actions perform as expected. Review logs and error messages to adjust field mappings and endpoint usage.
Rate limits depend on your API plan. Monitor response headers to adjust request volume, and implement backoff or batching strategies to stay within limits.
Yes. Rankr App Connector offers a no-code approach to connect the Contacts API to GHL, with templates and drag-and-drop mapping to speed up setup without writing code.
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