To access Contacts data from Zapier, create an API credential in GHL with the scope contacts.readonly and connect it to the Zapier App Connector. This ensures secure read-only access to contacts, tasks, notes, and tags.
In Zapier, connect the App Connector using OAuth or API key and grant it the Contacts API scope (contacts.readonly). This enables pulling contact data and performing actions like tasks and notes from Zapier.
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; 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 when a contact is created or updated in GHL to sync changes downstream via Zapier.
Actions include fetching the contact, pulling related tasks, and updating fields in other apps through Zapier workflows.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Mapping: contactId, name, email, phone, company
Trigger when tasks are created or updated for a given contact to trigger automation.
Actions include listing tasks, creating new tasks, and updating task status from Zapier.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Mapping: contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger when a specific task changes to drive updates in linked apps.
Actions include retrieving task details, updating status, and attaching notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Mapping: contactId, taskId, status, title
Fast setup with no code required; get your automations running in minutes.
Unified data flow across contacts, tasks, notes, and tags for consistent workflows.
Scalable automations using triggers, actions, and field mappings for complex processes.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and field mappings, plus the processes to connect, test, and deploy automations between GHL and Zapier.
A specific URL call in the GHL Contacts API that performs a defined action, such as retrieving a contact.
A token used to authorize requests between GHL and the Zapier App Connector, scoped to the Contacts API.
A data object exposed by the API, such as a Contact, Task, Note, or Tag.
The data sent in an API request or received in a response.
Pull new contact data and automatically create onboarding tasks in your project tool via Zapier.
Keep notes and tasks in sync across GHL and other apps with real-time updates.
Automatically assign tags to contacts based on activity, task status, or note content using the API endpoints.
Create GHL credentials for the Contacts API and authorize the Zapier App Connector, then run a connection test.
Choose endpoints (for example /contacts and /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and map fields like name, email, and task status to Zapier fields.
Create a Zap that uses a Contact trigger to perform an action in another app, such as updating a task or creating a note.
You’ll authenticate the connection using OAuth 2.0 or an API key, with the scope set to contacts.readonly. This ensures secure access to contact data. In GHL, create credentials for the Contacts API and install the Zapier App Connector to complete the setup. If you need write access, request additional scopes accordingly.
The Contacts API supports endpoints for retrieving and listing contacts, their tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. You can also create, update, or delete a contact and manage tasks. Refer to the endpoint list for the full set and include the specific IDs when constructing requests.
Yes. You can update a contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId or delete with DELETE /contacts/:contactId, subject to your credentials and scope. Zapier will reflect these changes in connected apps during automation.
Use Zapier’s test connection and sample data features to verify authentication and endpoint access. Create a test Zap, run a test step, and verify the data mapping between GHL and Zapier.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. If you hit a limit, implement exponential backoff, batch requests when possible, and space out requests across steps in your Zap.
Yes. Notes and tags are available via their respective endpoints; you can pull and push notes, create notes, and assign tags to contacts as part of your automations.
API endpoint documentation is available in your GHL developer portal and within Zapier’s app directory. Use the endpoint list above as a quick reference and consult the official docs for detailed parameters.
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