Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using your API credentials. The available scope is contacts.readonly, which restricts access to read operations via the Zapier integration.
Configure OAuth or an API token in Zapier to authorize actions against the Contacts API and securely connect your workflows.
– GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a single contact by ID – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks: List tasks for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId: Retrieve a specific task – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes: Retrieve notes for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id: Retrieve a specific note – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments: Fetch related appointments – GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a contact by ID – GET /contacts/:businessId: Retrieve contacts by business ID – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks: List tasks for a contact (second reference) – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId: Retrieve a specific task (second reference) – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments: Fetch appointments (second reference) – GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a contact by ID (second reference) – GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a single contact by ID (duplicate for clarity) – POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks: Create a new task for a contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId: Update a contact – DELETE /contacts/:contactId: Delete a contact – POST /contacts/:contactId/tags: Add tags to a contact
Trigger when a new contact is created (POST /contacts/) or an existing contact is updated (PUT /contacts/:contactId).
Actions: push contact data to your app, create tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, or attach notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
POST /contacts/ and GET /contacts/:contactId
Required fields: email, firstName, lastName; optional: phone, custom fields, tags
Trigger when a contact is requested via GET /contacts/:contactId.
Actions: retrieve tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks), notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes), and appointments; store in your destination app.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, status
Trigger when listing contacts via GET /contacts/ to export in bulk.
Actions: pull lists of contacts, transform data, and push to downstream apps; update existing records as needed.
GET /contacts/
Fields: contactId, businessId, email, givenName, familyName
Automate data flows without writing code, saving time and reducing manual errors.
Trigger-based workflows let you respond instantly to contact activity.
Centralize data across apps for consistent, up-to-date records.
This section explains the core terms and processes used when connecting the Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined action, such as GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact.
The process of proving identity to access API resources, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A real-time notification mechanism that pushes data from an API to your app when an event occurs.
An authorization framework that allows apps to obtain limited access tokens to act on behalf of a user.
Automatically create or update records in your CRM when a new contact is added in Contacts API.
Create tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks when a contact performs a certain action.
Sync notes with a notes app by pulling from GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and tag management via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Register the Contacts API in GHL and generate an API key or set up OAuth in Zapier.
Connect Zapier App Connector to the Contacts API using the API key and assign the necessary scopes.
Build a Zap that uses triggers and actions to move contact data between Contacts API and your apps.
The Contacts API allows you to access and manage contact data programmatically. In this integration you can fetch, create, update, and delete contacts, and also work with related resources like tasks and notes. This enables automated workflows across your apps. By using Zapier App Connector, you can trigger actions based on contact events and push updates to other systems without writing custom code.
Authentication is handled via API keys or OAuth tokens issued for your Zapier app. The recommended approach is to use OAuth for secure, token-based access, with scopes limited to the needed operations (such as contacts.readonly). This keeps your data protected while enabling seamless automation.
Start with retrieving a contact (GET /contacts/:contactId) to verify connectivity, then expand to listing contacts (GET /contacts/) and managing tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks). These endpoints cover core data flows and can be extended as your automation needs grow.
Yes. You can create (POST /contacts/) and update (PUT /contacts/:contactId) contacts from Zapier. You can also attach tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and modify fields to keep systems in sync.
Use GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to fetch tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to fetch notes, and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments for related events. You can then route this information into your CRM or project management tools via Zapier.
No-code workflows are supported through Zapier App Connector. You can build triggers, actions, and filters to automate data movement between the Contacts API and your apps without writing custom code.
If a step fails, Zapier can retry the action and you can set up conditional paths. Use standardized HTTP status handling and rate limit considerations to ensure robust, resilient automations.
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