GHL uses OAuth 2.0 tokens to authorize Bento. Set up a connected app in GHL, grant access with the scope for contacts read and write, and keep tokens refreshed automatically.
Bento stores the GHL access token securely and refreshes it in the background to keep your integration alive.
The Bento integration can use endpoints for contacts tasks notes appointments and tags including 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 and related sub resources
Trigger: new contact is added in Bento
Actions: create or update the corresponding contact in GHL and optionally create tasks
Method path: POST /contacts to create or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
Key fields: name email and a unique Bento id
Trigger: Bento contact fields change
Actions: update GHL contact via PUT /contacts/:contactId
Method path: PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId and updated fields
Trigger: Bento tags are added or removed
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to apply tags
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId tags
Automate routines without code to save time and reduce errors
Real time data sync keeps teams aligned across Bento and GHL
Scalability as you add more contacts and workflows
This glossary explains core elements like API endpoints authentication flows and data fields used in the Bento to GHL integration
A URL that performs an action on the GHL Contacts API such as retrieving or updating a contact
The standard authentication method used to grant Bento access to GHL resources
Server side quotas that limit how many requests can be made in a time window
A label you apply to a contact for categorization within GHL
Automatically create a GHL contact when a new lead is added in Bento including tags and lifecycle stage
Route new Bento leads to the appropriate GHL owner using custom fields
Automatically apply or remove tags on GHL contacts based on Bento events
In Bento start a new connection and grant permission to read and write Contacts data
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts and map Bento fields to GHL fields
Run tests confirm data accuracy and enable the live connection
Bento connects with the GHL Contacts API to automate work without writing code. You can set up read and write access to contacts data and build workflows that trigger from new or updated contacts. This FAQ section explains how the two tools work together and what you can achieve.
No code is needed for basic connections. Use Bento to configure triggers and actions and map fields between Bento and GHL. Advanced users can customize flows using the available endpoints while keeping a no code experience for content teams.
Start with core endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts. As you scale you can add PUT and DELETE for full lifecycle management. The documentation includes details for each endpoint and sample payloads.
Security is handled through OAuth 2.0 tokens. Bento stores tokens securely and refreshes them automatically. Use restricted scopes and audit trails to keep data safe.
Tokens are refreshed automatically and stored securely. If a token expires you will be prompted to reauthorize. Treat tokens like passwords and rotate them periodically.
Yes. You can apply tags in GHL based on Bento events via the tags endpoint. Use tag related fields to organize contacts.
Endpoint documentation is available in the GHL API docs. Look for endpoints starting with /contacts and related resources for tasks notes and tags.
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