Access to the Contacts API requires a valid credential and scoped access. The provided scope is: contacts.readonly (adjust as needed for write operations). Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys as configured in GHL, and ensure Zapier App Connector is authorized to access your data.
In Zapier, create or select a connection for the Zapier App Connector and authorize it to access the GHL Contacts API. Tokens should be stored securely within Zapier’s connection settings and rotated as needed for security.
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; 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: When a contact is created or updated in GHL, Zapier fetches details via GET /contacts/:contactId to keep downstream systems in sync.
Actions: Create or update contacts in CRMs or marketing tools (POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId); attach notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes) and tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks).
Common method paths: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone
Trigger: Update a contact’s tasks via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create new tasks.
Actions: Create, update, or complete tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed.
Primary methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, status
Trigger: Add or retrieve notes and appointments for a contact using GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Actions: Create notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes) and fetch appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments) to populate calendars and activity logs.
Primary methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId, content
Automate repetitive CRM tasks without writing any code, saving time for your team.
Real-time data synchronization between GHL and other tools ensures consistent records across platforms.
Centralized workflow orchestration from a single interface with no development downtime.
This section clarifies essential elements and processes to help you design, test, and deploy your integration smoothly.
A specific URL in the API that performs a defined action, such as GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact.
The process of verifying identity and permissions to access the API, typically via OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys.
A method for real-time notifications from GHL to Zapier when an event occurs (if supported) or via polling.
The data sent in an API request or received in a response, typically in JSON format.
Automatically enrich contact records as they enter GHL with data from your CRM and marketing tools using Zapier.
Create, assign, and complete tasks in connected apps based on contact activity in GHL.
Aggregate notes and appointment data from multiple apps to build a complete contact timeline.
In Zapier, choose the Zapier App Connector and authorize it with your GHL account to establish a secure connection.
Select triggers such as New or Updated Contact and actions like Create/Update Contact, Add Task, Add Note using the listed endpoints.
Test mappings between GHL data and destination apps, address any field mismatches, and deploy your Zap to run automatically.
No deep coding skills are required. Zapier App Connector provides a visual interface to connect GHL’s Contacts API endpoints to your apps. If you have basic familiarity with APIs, you can map fields and set up simple automations quickly. For more complex logic, you can combine multiple steps into a single Zap.
Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys as configured. In most setups, you authorize Zapier to access the GHL Contacts API during connection creation. Rotate tokens periodically and store them securely in Zapier’s connection settings.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to manage tasks. These endpoints cover retrieval, creation, updating, and task management workflows.
Yes. You can chain actions such as creating a contact, then adding a note or a task associated with that contact, all within a single Zap. Use the endpoints for notes and tasks to enrich contact records and automate follow-ups.
No-code means you configure triggers, actions, and mappings using the Zapier UI. You don’t write code; you connect the GHL API to your apps through predefined blocks, then test and deploy. This speeds up setup and reduces maintenance overhead.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. If you approach limits, stagger requests, cache responses where appropriate, and consider batch operations where supported. Zapier will show errors when limits are hit so you can adjust the workflow.
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