Access uses the defined scope: contacts.readonly. You can authenticate via OAuth or an API key, depending on your workflow.
Zapier handles the app authentication flow; you’ll provide the Contacts API credentials in the connection setup and map them securely in your zaps.
– GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact – GET /contacts/ — List all contacts – GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business – POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact – DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact – POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task completed – DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task – POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add or update tags for a contact
Trigger: Retrieve a contact by ID and pull related tasks and notes to present a complete profile in Zapier.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to assemble the data.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Trigger: Create a contact via POST /contacts/ and immediately create initial tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Actions: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Method paths: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: name, email, businessId, taskTitles
Trigger: Update a contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId and adjust tags with POST /contacts/:contactId/tags as needed.
Method paths: PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tags
No-code automation setup saves time and reduces custom development.
Prebuilt actions and triggers let you automate data flow instantly.
Easy field mapping ensures consistent data across systems.
A quick glossary of terms and processes used in the integration between GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL in the API that performs a defined action, e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId.
Standard authorization protocol that enables secure access to resources without sharing passwords.
Records representing people in your CRM used by GHL APIs.
A to-do item linked to a contact, used to track work.
Set up an automation that creates tasks automatically as soon as a contact record is created in GHL.
Use a Zap to transfer notes from GHL to your docs app for quick reference.
Automatically assign tags from GHL to route contacts to different funnels in Zapier.
Obtain your API credentials from the Contacts API and start the OAuth or API key setup in Zapier.
Choose the endpoints you need (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and map fields to your Zapier templates.
Run tests in Zapier’s test editor, verify data is synced, then turn on automation.
The Contacts API supports OAuth and API keys. Begin with authentication in the connector settings and request the scope you need (contacts.readonly). If you choose OAuth, you’ll be directed through the consent flow to grant access. For API key authentication, securely store the key and pass it in the request headers. Use the scope to limit permissions as required by your automation.
Start with read-only endpoints to fetch contact data (GET /contacts/:contactId) and tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks). Then expand to create or update as you validate your mapping. Test each step in Zapier’s test mode to confirm payloads and mappings align with your CRM workflows.
No coding is required for basic automations thanks to prebuilt actions and triggers in Zapier. If you need complex logic, you can use Zapier’s built-in features or break the flow into multiple zaps for clarity.
Map fields by selecting the source and destination fields in the Zap editor. Common mappings include contactId, name, email, and tags. Use transforms or formatter steps to shape data as needed before sending to the target system.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the app connector. Plan around typical request quotas and implement retries with exponential backoff to ensure reliability.
Yes, you can update contacts via PUT /contacts/:contactId and update tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Ensure the connection has write permissions (contacts.write) and validate changes in test mode first.
API documentation is available in the Contacts API developer portal and in the Zapier App Connector docs. Refer to endpoint references for examples and authentication guidance.
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