Authenticate requests using your GHL API credentials with the defined scope: contacts.readonly to securely access contact data.
Use Altos Research API credentials to authorize calls to the GHL Contacts API and tie requests to the Altos Research app context.
GET /contacts/:contactId — retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — list tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — list notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — retrieve a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — list appointments; GET /contacts/ — list contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ — create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — add or update tags.
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL to sync the record with Altos Research.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; map fields like name, email, and phone; optionally sync related notes or tasks.
Methods: POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId for upserting contact data.
Key fields: contactId, email, and fullName used for matching and updates.
Trigger: when tasks or notes are created/updated in GHL to mirror in Altos Research.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id to reflect changes.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, content.
Trigger: when appointments are created/updated or tags are added in GHL to sync.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId, tag.
Automate data syncing without custom code, reducing manual entry and errors.
Consolidate notes, tasks, and appointments in one place for faster insights.
Speed up go-live with pre-mapped fields and reusable templates.
A concise glossary of terms and processes used in the GHL Contacts API and Altos Research integration.
A URL path you call to access or modify a resource via the GHL Contacts API.
The process of proving your app can access a user’s GHL data, typically via credentials or OAuth tokens.
An individual record in your CRM with identifying details and associated data.
A specific route on the API that performs an action, such as retrieving or updating data.
Automatically create Altos Research contacts when new users sign up in your app via the GHL API.
Sync task updates back to the source to keep teams aligned.
Attach notes to contacts and surface actionable insights in Altos Research dashboards.
Obtain API keys or OAuth tokens for both systems and grant required permissions.
Map core contact fields (name, email, phone) and related objects (notes, tasks, appointments).
Run tests, validate data flows, then enable automation in production.
The GHL Contacts API scope defined for this integration is contacts.readonly, which primarily allows reading contact data. This scope ensures you can pull up contact details, tasks, notes, and related information from GHL without making changes. If you need write access, you would request additional scopes and credentials accordingly. Always ensure your app adheres to the user’s data access permissions.
Yes. The API supports creating and updating contacts via POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can also create and update related items such as tasks, notes, and appointments to keep Altos Research synchronized with GHL. Ensure you have the required write permissions and proper field mappings to avoid data conflicts.
Requests are authenticated using GHL API credentials (and Altos Research credentials for cross-context calls). Use standard Authorization headers (Bearer tokens) or API keys as configured, and include the appropriate scopes for the actions you perform. Regularly rotate credentials and monitor app permissions.
Read-only endpoints are primarily GET requests that fetch contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. To perform writes (POST, PUT, DELETE), your app must request and be granted write scopes. Always verify the scope granted to your token before attempting write operations.
If you encounter errors, check HTTP status codes and error messages. For rate limits, implement exponential backoff and retry logic. Record error details in logs and verify that field mappings and authentication tokens are correct before retrying.
You can implement the integration with no code using automation platforms or webhooks. However, certain write operations may require some setup in your code or a middleware layer to map fields correctly and handle retries. Zapier and similar tools can simplify many common workflows.
API rate limits vary by plan and endpoint. Refer to the official API documentation for the most current limits and recommended retry behavior. Build your integration with graceful failure in mind to avoid hitting limits during peak usage.
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