Begin by obtaining your API credentials from the GHL developer portal and securing your keys. Use the provided API key in the Authorization header to access the Contacts API endpoints.
Create a new connection in Zapier by selecting the Contacts API app and providing the API key from GHL. Test the connection to ensure you can retrieve a contact.
Supported endpoints include 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. The scope is contacts.readonly for read operations; write actions require the appropriate permission.
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL to start a Zap.
Actions include creating or updating a contact in GHL from Zapier and syncing fields like name, email, and tags.
Use endpoints for reading and creating contacts such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to push data as needed.
Key fields to map: contactId, email, name, phone, tags
Trigger on new tasks or updates to tasks in GHL to drive automation in Zapier
Actions can create, update or complete tasks in GHL based on Zapier events
Leverage endpoints for tasks: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger for new notes or new appointments in GHL
Actions to create notes or schedule appointments in GHL from Zapier
Endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: noteId, appointmentId, date, time
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This glossary covers API endpoints authentication triggers and actions used in the GHL Contacts API Zapier integration
A specific URL path and HTTP method that performs an action on the GHL API
An event in GHL that starts a Zapier workflow
Credentials used to authorize requests to the GHL API
An operation performed by Zapier in response to a trigger
Automatically enrich contact records in GHL from data in your other apps using Zapier
Route new leads to the right sales team by updating fields in GHL via Zapier
Create onboarding tasks in GHL when a new contact is created in your CRM
In GHL generate or copy an API key and paste it into Zapier
Choose Contacts API triggers and set up the data you want to pull
Map fields and create actions to push data back to GHL
You will need at least read permissions to access Contacts API data. For more advanced automations you may require write permissions. Ensure your API key is kept secure and rotate as needed. The Zapier app will guide you through a test flow to confirm the connection.
Yes you can read and write depending on your granted scopes. The example uses a write permission for creating and updating contacts and tasks. Always review the scopes granted to your API key.
No heavy coding is required. Zapier provides triggers and actions you can customize. Some light field mapping is typical.
Use the test connection feature in Zapier to verify credentials and try a sample trigger. Check API responses and adjust scopes.
Read-only endpoints are supported out of the box. For write operations ensure you request write scope in your API key.
Data is transmitted over HTTPS with standard encryption. Zapier stores credentials securely and uses the least privilege principle.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. If you hit limits, implement backoff retries and staggered requests.
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