Connect your GHL account to the Zapier App Connector using OAuth 2.0 and secure API keys. After granting permissions, Zapier can read contact information and pull related data via the listed endpoints.
In Zapier, create a new connection for the GHL Contacts API by choosing OAuth 2.0, then authorize access to read contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments as needed.
– 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: when a contact is created or updated in GHL, you can fetch complete details and sync with your app.
Actions: retrieve a contact’s full profile, including associated tasks and notes via GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, fields to include, and optional app-specific identifiers
Trigger: pull tasks for a given contact when requested by Zapier.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve task lists; optionally GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId for details.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger: retrieve notes when a contact’s activity is updated.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id to fetch individual notes.
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This glossary explains common terms used throughout the guide, including endpoints, methods, and authentication concepts.
A defined path combined with an HTTP method that performs a specific action against a resource.
The process of validating identity and permissions so a request can access data or perform actions.
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE and PATCH are used to interact with endpoints.
The URL path identifying the resource you are acting on, e.g., /contacts/:id.
Automatically push new leads into GHL as contacts via the Contacts API, enabling synchronized data and triggers.
When tickets close, update the corresponding contact notes in GHL to keep a full activity history.
Create and update tasks in GHL from your PM tool via Zapier to align work.
Step 1: Create a new connection in Zapier for the GHL Contacts API and complete the OAuth 2.0 flow.
Step 2: Choose the endpoints you need (e.g., get contact, tasks, notes) and map fields to your app.
Step 3: Run tests, verify data flows, and enable in production.
Yes, you can read contact data from GHL using the Contacts API through Zapier’s connector. The read-only scope means you won’t be able to modify GHL records from Zapier, but you can fetch contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments to drive automations.\nIf you need write capabilities, you would require a different scope or API access configured by your GHL account administrator, and ensure the Zapier app has the right permissions.
Start with the core read endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact, and GET /contacts/ to list contacts.\nFrom there, add related data like tasks and notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to build richer automations.
Authentication is handled in Zapier via OAuth 2.0 and secure API keys. You will authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts API data.\nIn the Zapier editor, create a connection and select the GHL Contacts API as the app, then follow prompts to grant consent and test the connection.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. If you hit limits, Zapier will retry with exponential backoff.\nBest practice: stagger requests, cache results where possible, and batch data when feasible.
Use Zapier’s built-in test feature to pull sample data from endpoints such as /contacts/:contactId.\nValidate field mappings in the UI and run a test Zap to ensure data flows to your destination apps as expected.
No coding is required for typical integrations; the Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface.\nIf you need advanced logic, you can add multi-step Zaps, filters, and webhooks, but basic data movement requires only configuration.
Mapping fields between GHL and your app is done in Zapier’s field mapping screen. Choose source fields like firstName, lastName, email, and map to your app’s corresponding fields.\nUse value transforms if needed, and consider using lookup tables for consistent data formats.
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