Authenticate requests with a valid GHL API key or OAuth flow. Start by enabling API access in your GHL developer settings and then connect from Zapier.
In Zapier, select the Contacts API connection and grant the requested scopes (contacts.readonly) to ensure secure read access to contact data.
Available endpoints include: 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 to keep systems in sync.
Actions include create contact, update contact, and tag assignment.
Methods and paths: POST /contacts/ for create; PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags, notes.
Trigger when a task is created or updated for a contact to drive project workflows.
Actions include create task (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks), update task (PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId).
Methods and paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status.
Trigger when a note or appointment is added to a contact to surface context.
Actions include fetch notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) and get a single note (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id); fetch appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments).
Methods and paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId.
Automate repetitive workflows without writing code.
Keep data in sync across apps with minimal configuration.
View live logs and error alerts to quickly troubleshoot.
Below are essential terms and the main processes used to connect GHL’s Contacts API with Zapier.
The developer-facing interface that exposes endpoints to manage Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and more.
Automation platform that connects apps and automates workflows.
A specific path in the API that performs an action (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
The method of proving identity to access resources (OAuth, API keys).
Capture new form submissions and create contacts in GHL automatically via the API.
Create and update tasks when deals move stages to keep teams aligned.
Attach notes from chat or email threads to contacts for richer context.
In Zapier, choose the Contacts API and authorize access using your GHL credentials.
Configure a trigger like new or updated contact, then map fields to actions.
Run tests to verify data flows, then enable the Zap in your workspace.
No coding is required. The Zapier connector provides a guided setup to connect Zapier to the Contacts API and map fields. You can build complex workflows with clicks, not code. If you need advanced logic, you can add filters and paths in Zapier.
The primary endpoints you’ll use are listed in the endpoint section, including GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks. Refer to the endpoint list for details and sample payloads.
Yes. Connections use secure OAuth or API keys and live in Zapier with scopes limited to what you grant. Regular token refresh and secret storage help keep data safe.
If a connection fails, check the auth status, verify the endpoint paths, review field mappings, and inspect Zapier task history for errors. Retry and re-authenticate as needed.
You can filter data by using Zapier’s built-in filters and by configuring field-level conditions in your Zap. Scope and permissions also control accessible data.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. If you hit a limit, spread requests, cache results, or stagger tasks. Enable retries in Zapier where possible.
Zapier provides task logs and run history. Review logs in Zapier’s UI or export to external storage for analysis.
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