Access the Contacts API by authorizing requests with OAuth 2.0 or an API key, depending on your configuration. Always keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly.
AutoRemote uses your configured OAuth client credentials or API keys to obtain access tokens and authorize calls to the Contacts API. Store tokens securely and refresh as needed.
The following endpoints are available for integration with AutoRemote. Use the ones you need for your workflow; not every page will use all endpoints.
Trigger: On demand retrieval of a single contact when AutoRemote asks for it.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
METHOD PATH: GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, firstName, lastName, email
Trigger: When a new contact is created or existing contact is updated in AutoRemote.
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
METHOD PATH: POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, email, phone
Trigger: When a task is updated in AutoRemote.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
METHOD PATH: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
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This glossary explains core terms and the data flows that power your integration between GHL, AutoRemote, and the Contacts API.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that lets apps obtain limited access to an API on behalf of a user. It uses access tokens with defined scopes.
An API key is a static token used to authenticate requests to an API. Some setups use API keys in addition to or instead of OAuth.
An Endpoint is a URL path that performs a specific function on the API, such as retrieving a contact or updating a task.
A webhook is a URL that receives real-time notifications when a defined event occurs in a service.
Trigger automated messages when a contact status changes to keep conversations timely and relevant.
Push task updates from Contacts to Slack, Teams, or other channels via AutoRemote.
Map notes to next actions and automate follow-ups based on customer context.
Obtain OAuth client credentials or an API key from the Contacts API and configure AutoRemote with those values.
Select the endpoints you need (for example read-only GETs) and set the scope to contacts.readonly for security.
Run test calls, verify responses, and then deploy your automation with confidence.
Read-only endpoints include GET /contacts and related resources such as /contacts/:contactId, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/notes, and /contacts/:contactId/appointments. These endpoints let you retrieve data without modifying it. Use proper authentication and respect the defined scopes to ensure secure access. Always validate responses in your app before acting on them.
To authenticate, you can use OAuth 2.0 to obtain access tokens with defined scopes for the Contacts API. Alternatively, API keys may be used in some setups; always protect keys and rotate them. Store credentials securely in your backend and refresh tokens regularly.
Yes, write endpoints such as POST, PUT, and DELETE exist for contacts and related resources. Ensure your OAuth scope or API key permissions allow write operations. Apply proper validation and error handling in AutoRemote.
Recommended workflow: set up a test environment, generate credentials, configure endpoints and scopes, and run test requests to verify data flow. Monitor responses and adjust mappings before going live.
Response fields vary by endpoint. For /contacts/:contactId you typically receive id, name, email, phone, and custom fields. Review the API schema for a complete list. If a field is missing, adjust queries or include required fields in your config.
Webhooks enable real-time updates; configure AutoRemote to receive events or use a middleware to translate events into your automation. Test event delivery and confirm retries and logging are in place.
Rate limits control how many requests you can make per minute or hour. Plan your automations accordingly and implement backoff strategies. If you approach quotas, batch requests or queue them in AutoRemote.
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