Authenticate requests with your GHL API token. In your GHL account, generate an API key and pass it in the Authorization header as Bearer
AnswerFirst uses the GHL API token to authorize its requests to the Contacts API. Store the token securely and rotate it regularly.
– 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 new or updated contact in AnswerFirst initiates a sync to GHL Contacts.
Actions: upsert contact details, attach tasks, and sync notes.
Example method path: PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName
Trigger: a task or note is created or updated for a contact.
Actions: create or update related task/note records in GHL.
Example method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate
Trigger: a contact’s appointment is created, updated, or canceled.
Actions: create or modify appointments in GHL.
Example: POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId, date, time
No-code setup: connect endpoints without writing a line of code.
Automated data sync between AnswerFirst and GHL keeps records up to date.
Custom workflows: triggers and actions enable powerful automation.
Overview of the core elements and processes: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, data fields, and mappings used to connect GHL’s Contacts API to AnswerFirst.
A specific URL that allows access to a resource in the API.
The process of verifying identity and permissions to access an API.
An event in an external system that starts a workflow in your automation.
A data object stored in the API, such as a contact, task, or note.
Automatically add new AnswerFirst leads to GHL as contacts for immediate follow-up.
Whenever notes are added in AnswerFirst, sync them as notes in GHL contacts.
Generate tasks in GHL when AnswerFirst detects follow-up requirements.
Obtain your GHL API token and your AnswerFirst connection details.
Enter the API token in the app settings and map the fields.
Run a quick test to verify that endpoints respond and data sync occurs.
The integration uses GHL API tokens passed in the Authorization header (Bearer token). You don’t need to write code; the no-code app connector in AnswerFirst guides you through authorization and testing. If you require more control, you can make REST calls directly or use webhooks for event-driven flows.
Available endpoints include reading contacts, their tasks, notes, appointments, and business context, as well as creating, updating, and deleting contacts and related records. The write permission (contacts.write) enables modification operations. For a full list, refer to the ENDPOINTLIST section.
No coding is required to connect; you configure triggers and actions in the AnswerFirst app, map fields, and set up data flows. Advanced scenarios can leverage custom REST calls or webhooks if needed.
Test the integration by using the app’s test connection feature and performing a sample pull or push. Verify responses are successful (200) and that data maps correctly to AnswerFirst.
Synced data typically includes contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. You can map key fields such as firstName, lastName, email, status, dueDate, and other CRM attributes.
GHL defines rate limits per API key. If you approach limits, throttle requests or stagger syncs to stay within permitted quotas.
Endpoint details are summarized in the ENDPOINTLIST section and available in the GHL API docs. The app uses REST semantics with path parameters like contactId and taskId.
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