Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using secure credentials and the defined scope (contacts.readonly).
Configure OAuth2 or API key-based authentication for the App Connector to securely access your GHL data.
GET and manage contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. See endpoints 1 through 17 in the CSV for a full list.
Trigger: New contact submission from your form or app.
Actions: Create or update contact in GHL; attach notes; create tasks as needed.
Endpoint used: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger: A contact’s task is created or updated.
Actions: Create or update tasks via PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and mark as completed with the appropriate endpoint.
Endpoint used: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate
Trigger: New note or appointment added for a contact.
Actions: Fetch notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Endpoint used: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes or GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId
Fully automated contact management with no programming required.
Fast setup using pre-built triggers and actions for common workflows.
Scales with your business as your data and workflows grow.
This glossary defines essential terms and processes to help you design and troubleshoot the integration.
Application Programming Interface: A set of rules that enable communication between software applications.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that allows apps to access user data with consent.
A specific URL in an API that performs a defined action, such as retrieving a contact.
A method for delivering real-time data to another app when an event occurs.
Capture form responses and automatically create or update a contact in GHL with mapped fields.
When a task in GHL changes, reflect status in your project management tool.
Push meeting notes into contacts as notes in GHL for quick reference.
Register your application, authorize access, and select the contacts.readonly scope.
Set up triggers for new or updated contacts and the actions to run (create, update, or tag).
Map GHL fields to Zapier fields, enable test connections, and go live.
You can authenticate using OAuth2 or API keys. OAuth2 provides secure delegated access, while API keys offer a straightforward alternative for trusted apps. Both methods are compatible with Zapier App Connector and the GHL Contacts API. Ensure you authorize the correct scope, such as contacts.readonly, to access needed data.
Available endpoints cover core contact management including GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, plus CRUD operations like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can also access endpoint groups for tags and business contacts as needed.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides prebuilt triggers and actions that map directly to the GHL Contacts API endpoints. You can configure connections, test them, and deploy automations with a few clicks.
Field mapping is done in the Zapier setup wizard. Choose a source field from GHL and map it to the corresponding Zapier field in your target app. Validate with a test run to ensure data types and formats align.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the API usage. Plan for typical bursts during onboarding and campaigns, and implement retries with exponential backoff in your automations to avoid hitting limits.
Yes. You can fetch notes via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and appointments via GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments. Use these endpoints to enrich records and trigger downstream workflows.
Endpoint details are documented in the endpoint list and in the onboarding screens within Zapier App Connector. You can also review example requests and response schemas in the developer docs for the GHL Contacts API.
Due to high volume, we will be upgrading our server soon!
Complete Operations Catalog - 126 Actions & Triggers
