To access the Contacts API you will use a secure token with the scope contacts.readonly enabling read only access for pulling data into Zapier.
Zapier connects to the Contacts API via OAuth2 or API keys. Store credentials securely and rotate keys regularly.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ — List contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts by business; contacts.write — Required permission for write operations; POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a new task for a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: when a contact is updated in Contacts API, pull the changes into Zapier to start a workflow.
Actions: retrieve contact data, pull notes and tasks, and create associated Zapier actions.
Methods used: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, email, and businessId
Trigger: create or update events from Zapier into Contacts API to push changes.
Actions: update contact, add notes, or attach tags from Zapier to GHL.
Paths: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, and businessId
Trigger: batch import of contacts from an external source into Contacts API.
Actions: create many contacts, assign tags, and set initial tasks in bulk.
Paths: POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: contactId, id, and businessId
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Overview of core elements and processes for connecting GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
An Application Programming Interface that enables apps to communicate.
Open Authorization: a secure standard for granting access to resources.
A specific path in an API that performs a function, e.g. GET /contacts/:contactId.
A real time push mechanism that delivers updates to your app.
Set up a Zapier workflow that creates a follow up task in AVANSER when a contact field changes in GHL.
Use tags to route contacts into specialized Zap workflows by team.
Schedule daily syncs that bring contact health scores into Zapier for monitoring.
Generate API credentials in GHL with the scope contacts.readonly and note the endpoint base URL.
Configure OAuth2 or API key exchange in Zapier to authorize the connection.
Select triggers and actions, map fields, and run tests before going live.
The Contacts API scope is set to read only for retrieving contact data into Zapier. If you need to update or modify records, you’ll need higher level permissions or a separate write-enabled scope. Always protect your credentials and rotate them regularly.
The available endpoints include retrieving a single contact, listing contacts, and accessing related resources like notes, tasks, and appointments. This allows you to build powerful Zaps that react to contact updates and synchronize data across apps.
No custom coding is required to connect Zapier App Connector to the Contacts API. Use Zapier triggers, actions, and built in authentication to assemble your workflows.
In Zapier, create a test Zap and run the connection test to verify authentication and data retrieval. Use sample contacts to validate fields.
Yes. Depending on your permissions, you can write to the Contacts API from Zapier by using POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints through Zapier actions.
Rate limits apply. If you hit limits, implement pagination and backoff in your Zapier workflows.
Bulk tagging is possible using the POST /contacts/:contactId/tags endpoint or via batch processing actions in Zapier.
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