Access requires a secure token with the right scopes. Use OAuth 2.0 or your preferred method to obtain a token with at least contacts.readonly access.
In Zapier, create a connection using your GHL credentials. Store tokens securely and grant the scopes you need, such as read access to contacts and permission to create tasks.
Key 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. More endpoints are available beyond these.
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL to start a Zap.
Actions: create or update a contact in Zapier, log activity, or trigger related tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone
Trigger: task events update or completion.
Actions: create tasks, update task status, assign to user.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: notes added or tags updated on a contact.
Actions: create notes, attach tags, update contact metadata.
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, content, createdAt
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Real-time data syncing between GHL and Zapier to power Autopilot Journeys.
Secure authentication and clear scopes protect your data while enabling automation.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mappings that drive automations between GHL and Zapier App Connector.
An API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that lets software communicate.
A specific URL path you call to perform an action or retrieve data.
Authorization framework that grants access tokens without sharing user credentials.
A real-time push notification from one app to another when an event occurs.
Pull new contact data with GET /contacts/:contactId and trigger a welcome sequence in Zapier.
Use tasks endpoints to fire reminders and create follow-up tasks in your automation.
Attach notes to contacts to segment audiences and tailor messages in Autopilot Journeys.
Obtain an access token with the required scopes (for example, contacts.readonly).
Define triggers for new or updated contacts and related events in Zapier.
Map fields like contactId, name, email, tasks, and notes; run tests and deploy.
The GHL Contacts API provides programmatic access to contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments. It enables you to fetch and update records to drive automation in your workflows. Use the endpoints to pull fresh data and drive downstream actions in Zapier. Always design with the defined scopes in mind to limit access to what you need.
Yes. Access to the GHL Contacts API requires an authenticated connection. Without a valid token, requests will be rejected. Tokens should be obtained via OAuth 2.0 or your configured API key workflow and should include the appropriate scopes for the data you intend to access.
Supported endpoints include a range from GET /contacts/:contactId to GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and beyond. While a subset may be used for Autopilot Journeys, you can reference the full endpoints list in your integration docs. CRUD operations are available where applicable, with read-only endpoints commonly used for triggering automations.
To test connections, use a staging or sandbox environment when possible. In Zapier, create a test connection, run sample triggers, and verify data mappings. Check response payloads and error messages, and iterate until data flows as expected.
Yes, you can sync notes and tasks between GHL and Zapier. Notes can be created or retrieved, and tasks can be created, updated, or marked as completed. Webhooks or polling can help keep data in sync for Autopilot Journeys.
Security is handled via OAuth 2.0 with scoped tokens, HTTPS for all requests, and proper secret management. Regular token rotation and least-privilege permissions help minimize risk.
API rate limits depend on plan and endpoint. Refer to the GHL API rate limit guidelines in the official docs and implement retry logic with exponential backoff to handle spikes gracefully.
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