The Contacts API uses the scope: contacts.readonly. Use OAuth 2.0 or API Key as configured in your Zapier App Connector to securely authorize requests to read contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments.
In Zapier, configure an OAuth2 connection to the Contacts API or provide an API key if supported. Ensure the access token refresh flow is enabled for uninterrupted automation.
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: When you need a full profile for a contact, you fetch the contact and its related tasks and notes.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to assemble a complete record.
Main method path: GET /contacts/:contactId (and chain subsequent endpoints for tasks and notes as needed).
Required: contactId; Optional: includeTasks, includeNotes
Trigger: a contact’s task list changes or a new task is created for a contact.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add new tasks.
Main path: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Trigger: notes are created or updated for a contact
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
Main path: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, id (noteId)
Automate routine contact data retrieval without writing code.
Create multi-step workflows that trigger on contact events and update related tasks and notes automatically.
Easily extend integration with new endpoints as your workflow grows.
Understand the core elements and processes used when connecting GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
A contact is a person or lead in your CRM whose information is stored and managed via the Contacts API.
A task is an item assigned to a contact, such as a follow-up, reminder, or activity to complete.
A note is a piece of text attached to a contact, used for contextual information or history.
businessId is a unique identifier for a business in the Contacts API, used to scope data to a particular organization.
Whenever a contact’s status changes, automatically create a follow-up task in the CRM via the Contacts API and Zapier.
Aggregate notes from various apps into the contact notes in the Contacts API using Zapier workflows.
Schedule nightly exports of contacts and tasks to a data warehouse via Zapier.
Create an OAuth or API key connection in Zapier to authorize access to the Contacts API.
Select and test endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks in your Zapier app.
Create a Zap that uses the endpoint data to drive actions in your systems.
The endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId and related paths to fetch contact data, tasks, notes, and more. Use the Endpoint section as your reference for the complete list and practical examples.
OAuth2 is supported for the Zapier connection, with an optional API key if your app supports it. Test the authentication in Zapier to verify the connection and ensure the scope is contacts.readonly and token refresh is active.
Yes. You can read data with GET operations and, if your app is configured with the proper scope, also write operations like PUT, POST, or DELETE. The endpoints listed cover read operations; writes require appropriate permissions and app setup.
The primary required field is contactId; you may also need taskId or noteId when addressing specific nested resources. Ensure the IDs exist and handle 404 responses gracefully.
Use Zapier’s built-in tester to validate endpoints with sample data. Ensure OAuth token validity and network connectivity during setup.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and Zapier plan. Plan accordingly and implement backoff and retries in your automation.
API docs for the Contacts API endpoints are available in your developer portal; refer to the official guides for request formats and response schemas. If you cannot locate them, contact support for the latest docs.
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