Obtain credentials from the GHL developer portal and grant Alpaca access to Contacts data. Use OAuth 2.0 flows or API keys as required by your setup.
Provide Alpaca with the GHL access token or API key to authenticate requests to the Contacts API from Alpaca.
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: a contact is created or updated in GHL
Actions: pull the contact into Alpaca, create or update the corresponding record, attach related tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name
Trigger: notes or tasks updated in GHL for a contact
Actions: sync notes and tasks to Alpaca, trigger follow ups
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, notesId, taskId, status
Trigger: contact status changes in GHL
Actions: update lifecycle stage in Alpaca, create tasks or reminders as needed
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, status, email
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Essential concepts and processes used to connect Alpaca with the GHL Contacts API are defined here.
A set of rules that lets apps talk to the GHL Contacts API.
A specific URL and operation in an API surface.
An authorization framework to obtain access tokens securely.
A URL that receives real time event notifications from GHL.
Pull new leads from GHL into Alpaca and auto create onboarding tasks.
Sync notes to Alpaca and trigger timely follow ups.
Map GHL tags to Alpaca segments for targeted campaigns.
In GHL, create an API key and OAuth client for Alpaca access.
Enter the client ID, secret, and endpoints in Alpaca’s connector setup.
Test in a sandbox, verify data mapping, then enable live syncing.
Yes, you typically need a developer or API access in GHL to set up the connection. Start in the GHL developer portal to create an API key or OAuth client for Alpaca access. Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly. In Alpaca you will configure the connection using these credentials to enable authorized API calls. This setup ensures only approved apps can read and write your Contacts data. In sandbox mode you can validate permissions before going live.
The core endpoints include retrieving and updating contacts, notes, tasks and tags. You can start with GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to create records, then extend to notes and tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks. Use PUT and DELETE variants to sync lifecycle and cleanup, while webhook events can push real time updates.
Use a dedicated sandbox or test environment. Verify data mapping between fields in GHL and Alpaca, run a few test records, and check that changes in GHL reflect in Alpaca and vice versa. Validate error messages and retry behavior. After successful tests, switch to live mode and monitor initial data sync closely.
Yes. You can tailor triggers such as contact updates, notes changes, or task completions. Actions can include creating or updating Alpaca records, tagging contacts, or triggering follow ups. Use the connector’s mapping options to align fields and workflows with your business rules.
Security relies on OAuth 2.0 or API keys with scoped access. Treat tokens as secrets, store them securely, and rotate on a schedule. Use HTTPS for all calls and enable audit logs to track access and changes.
Field mapping lets you choose which GHL contact fields map to Alpaca fields. Common mappings include name, email, company, and custom fields. Maintain data types and validation rules to avoid mismatches during sync.
Error logs are available in the Alpaca connector dashboard and in the GHL developer portal. Review recent sync attempts, inspect HTTP response codes, and check token validity. Enable verbose logging for troubleshooting if needed.
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