Authenticate with your GHL credentials to authorize the Zapier App Connector to read contact data (scope: readonly).
In Zapier, create a new connection to the Contacts API and grant access from your GHL account. Once authorized, Zapier can read contact data and trigger workflows.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note\nGET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact\nGET /contacts/ — List all contacts\nGET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business\ncontacts.write — Permission to modify contacts\nPOST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL to pull the latest details into Zapier.
Actions: fetch contact tasks, update tasks, or create new tasks in response to changes.
Methods/Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: new contact created in GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to initialize data.
Methods/Paths: POST /contacts/; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, tags
Trigger: notes added or updated for a contact.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to apply tags.
Methods/Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
contactId, noteId, tagId
Automate repetitive contact workflows without writing a line of code.
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This glossary explains API endpoints, triggers, actions, method paths, and key fields used when connecting the GHL Contacts API to the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL in the GHL API used to perform an action, typically with an HTTP method.
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE denote action types in REST APIs.
An event in GHL that starts a Zap workflow (e.g., contact updated).
An operation performed by Zapier App Connector in response (e.g., create a contact).
Use webhooks to push contact changes into your CRM or support tool via Zapier.
Create and assign tasks when a contact reaches a milestone.
Sync notes and apply tags to contacts automatically.
Connect your GHL account and grant the Zapier App Connector permission to access contacts (scope: readonly).
Select contact creation, updates, notes, tasks, and tags as triggers and corresponding actions.
Test the workflow in Zapier and publish once verified.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to read and manage contact data, tasks, notes, and tags within GHL. It enables you to pull contact details into automation workflows and push updates when needed. Use the provided endpoints to build end-to-end automations in Zapier App Connector without writing code.\nIn practice, you can trigger on a contact update, fetch associated tasks, and push task changes back to your workspace for seamless collaboration.
Common workflows include syncing contact records between GHL and your CRM, updating tasks on changes to a contact, and pulling notes for context in support tickets. The endpoints above support these patterns with GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations as needed.\nStart with listing contacts, then drill into a contact to read tasks, notes, and update or create items as your automation requires.
Authorization is handled by OAuth-like flows in Zapier App Connector. First, connect your GHL account and grant the requested scope (e.g., readonly) to allow data access. Then configure the Zapier connection to perform the desired triggers and actions. If needed, revoke and re-authorize to refresh permissions.\nRefer to the endpoint docs for the exact scopes and required fields for a successful connection.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the endpoint being called. In practice, design your Zap to batch requests where possible and implement retries with backoff. If you hit a limit, the API will respond with a clear error and guidance on next steps.\nConsider using the readonly scope for read-heavy automations to minimize quota usage.
Yes. You can create, update, and delete contacts and tasks using the appropriate POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints. Use careful mapping of contactId and taskId to perform the desired operations and ensure data consistency across systems.\nAlways test changes in a sandbox or staging environment before deploying to production.
GHL and Zapier App Connector provide retry logic for transient errors. Implement exponential backoff in your Zap and handle 4xx errors with user-friendly messages. If a persistent error occurs, consult the API response for details and adjust parameters accordingly.\nLogging and alerting help you monitor integration health over time.
Consult the official GHL API documentation and the Zapier App Connector guides for in-depth instructions. If you need hands-on help, contact support or use community forums for tips and best practices.\nWe also provide example templates and endpoints to jump-start your integration.
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