Authenticate requests with GHL using an API key or OAuth token. Your scope should include contacts.readonly to view data and your app credentials to perform actions.
Authenticate ahead requests with your app’s credentials and the GHL API. Use the same OAuth scope and secure storage for credentials.
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, API permissions: 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 contact by ID to pull associated tasks.
Actions: fetch tasks, notes, or appointments and update ahead records; create tasks in GHL as needed.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: New or updated lead in ahead
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create the contact; assign business, tags, or owner
Method path: POST /contacts/
Key fields: name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger: Contact updated in GHL
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId and trigger downstream updates to tasks/notes
Method path: PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, updatedFields
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This glossary explains essential terms and processes used when integrating the GHL Contacts API with ahead via Zapier App Connector.
An application programming interface that defines how software components should interact.
The process of verifying identity and granting access to resources (API keys, OAuth tokens).
A specific URL path in an API used to perform an action or retrieve data.
A callback mechanism that notifies your app of events in real time.
Automatically create and enrich contact records in GHL when new leads appear in ahead, with tags and notes mapped.
Create tasks in GHL based on ahead events to ensure timely follow-ups.
Use tags to trigger automated workflows and sync statuses between systems.
Generate and securely store your GHL API key or OAuth token, and configure scopes for contacts.readonly.
Set up Zapier triggers for creating or updating contacts, notes, and tasks from ahead.
Map fields like name, email, phone, and notes; run end-to-end tests to confirm data flows correctly.
Authentication supports API keys and OAuth tokens. Use the key or token to authenticate requests to the GHL API, ensuring your app has the proper scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly) for viewing data and additional scopes for creating or updating records. Always store credentials securely and rotate them regularly to minimize risk.
The integration exposes standard endpoints for reading and managing contacts, tasks, notes, and tags. You can retrieve a single contact by ID, fetch related tasks and notes, create new contacts, update details, or delete records as needed. For full coverage, refer to the endpoint list in the content to identify which calls fit your workflow.
Yes. You can create new contacts via POST /contacts/ and update existing ones with PUT /contacts/:contactId. Deleting is available via DELETE /contacts/:contactId. Build workflows in Zapier that map fields from ahead to these endpoints to manage records automatically.
A basic understanding of API concepts helps, but you can accomplish a lot with no-code using Zapier App Connector. If you need more advanced customization, you can add simple scripts or use webhooks for event-driven actions.
Common errors include authentication failures, missing required fields, or invalid IDs. Implement robust error handling in your Zapier workflows and monitor rate limits by batching requests and using exponential backoff where supported. Always log errors for quick debugging.
Yes. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code way to connect the GHL Contacts API with ahead. You can configure triggers, actions, and field mappings without writing code, then test end-to-end within Zapier.
Refer to the official docs for the GHL API and Zapier App Connector. Our support team can help with mapping fields, troubleshooting authentication, and optimizing your workflows for reliability and speed.
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