To use the Contacts API, obtain an OAuth token or API key with the scope: contacts.readonly. This ensures Anthill can read contact data securely.
Anthill must be granted permission to access your GHL Resources. Follow the OAuth flow to approve read-only access for contacts data.
Core endpoints include reading a contact, its tasks, notes, appointments, and updating or creating records.
Trigger: when a contact is opened in Anthill, fetch core contact data and associated tasks from GHL.
Actions: Call GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to populate the record in Anthill.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId
Trigger: open a contact to load notes from GHL to Anthill.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to fetch all notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId
Trigger: after a task is completed in Anthill, update status in GHL.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to set completed = true.
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
contactId, taskId
Rapid setup: auth-only integration means you can start reading contacts in minutes without writing server code.
Unified data access: pull contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments from a single source of truth.
Automations and workflows: trigger actions in Anthill based on GHL events.
This glossary clarifies endpoints, auth flows, and data objects used when connecting Anthill to the GHL Contacts API.
A contact represents a person within GHL with associated data such as name, email, and IDs used in API calls.
A task is an item linked to a contact, used for to-dos and workflows. Use endpoints like /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
A note is a free-form text entry attached to a contact; retrieved via /contacts/:contactId/notes.
An appointment represents a scheduled event for a contact; accessed via /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Pull contact data and related tasks into a unified dashboard to track engagement.
Create tasks automatically when notes contain next-step items, then sync status back to GHL.
Sync appointments to Anthill and trigger reminders based on upcoming events.
Authorize Anthill to access your GHL Contacts API with the required scope.
Select the core endpoints (contacts, tasks, notes) and map fields to Anthill data models.
Run tests, verify data flow for read operations, then enable automation for production.
The integration uses the contacts.readonly scope, giving Anthill access to read contact, task, notes, and related data. For write operations like creating tasks or updating statuses, a higher scope and admin approval are required. Always follow your security policies when granting access. In production, you can request additional scopes through the admin portal and complete a quick approval workflow.
No hosting is required on your side for the core integration; Anthill acts as a client consuming GHL endpoints. You do not need to run servers to use read-only data. If you want real-time updates, you can configure webhooks to push changes from GHL to Anthill where supported.
Data transfer happens over HTTPS with OAuth tokens. Tokens rotate periodically; use the refresh token flow to maintain connectivity. Store tokens securely and follow best practices for secret management.
With the read-only scope, you cannot create or modify contacts or tasks from this integration. Writing requires elevated scopes and admin approval. If you need write capabilities, apply for appropriate scopes and implement a controlled workflow.
Use a sandbox or test account to verify data flow. Start by reading a sample contact, its tasks, and notes, then progress to live data after confirming the mappings and permissions.
For a basic sync, essential endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These provide the core data needed to populate the Anthill view and trigger lightweight automations.
If credentials expire or tokens rotate, use the refresh token flow to obtain a new access token. Re-authenticate in the Anthill UI if necessary to restore connectivity.
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