Authenticate GHL’s Contacts API calls within Zapier using your API credentials or OAuth, then securely store the connection in App Connector.
In Zapier App Connector, connect to GHL by selecting the Contacts API connection you created and granting access to read and manage contacts as defined by scope: contacts.readonly.
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, contacts.write, 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
When a contact is created or updated in Contacts, Zapier polls GET /contacts/:contactId to trigger a workflow and fetch updated data.
Actions: Create or update a contact with POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId to keep data in sync.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, firstName, lastName, email, phone, lastUpdated
When tasks are added or updated for a contact, Zapier can pull GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to trigger workflows.
Actions: Create/Update task via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; Mark completed with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; Delete with DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, status, dueDate, priority
Notes for a contact can be retrieved with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; tags can be applied with POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to trigger tag-based workflows.
Actions: Add tag via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; Create note via POST (notes endpoint not shown) or update notes via GET/PUT if available.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, content, author, createdAt
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A concise glossary of terms used in this guide: Contact, Task, Note, Tag, Endpoint, Trigger, Action, Authentication, and Data Sync.
A person in your GHL CRM with identifying attributes such as name, email, and phone.
A text entry attached to a contact to capture context, updates, or history.
An action item linked to a contact, with status and due date.
A label used to categorize or group contacts for routing and segmentation.
Pull contact data from external sources and update GHL records automatically.
Create tasks in GHL when leads move through your funnel via other apps.
Apply tags to route contacts to specific teams and automated sequences.
In Zapier App Connector, add a connection using your GHL API credentials or OAuth consent.
Select endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/ to define triggers and actions in your Zap.
Run tests to verify data flow and enable automation.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and modify contact data from Zapier, enabling automation across apps. Use endpoints to pull contact records, fetch related tasks and notes, and drive downstream workflows. Each call adheres to the defined scope: contacts.readonly for read-only access. With the right authentication, you can start building powerful automations quickly.
For a basic sync, start with GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact, plus POST /contacts/ to create new contacts and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update them. You can extend with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to manage tasks associated with a contact.
Authenticate by connecting your GHL account in the Zapier App Connector. Use API keys or OAuth as provided by GHL, and ensure the connection has the scope defined (contacts.readonly). Re-authenticate if the token expires.
Yes, you can delete a contact via DELETE /contacts/:contactId, but consider running safety checks in your Zap to prevent accidental removals. Deletions will remove the record in GHL.
Tasks can be created, updated, completed, or deleted from Zapier using the corresponding endpoints: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, and DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Notes and tags are supported via endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Availability of create note depends on endpoint coverage; consult your API docs for exact capabilities.
Endpoint details are available in the GHL API reference within your account and in the Zapier App Connector documentation when you select the Contacts API connection.
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