Access is secured via OAuth 2.0 tokens and your API credentials. Use the defined scope (contacts.readonly) to retrieve contact data and related records safely.
Authorize BigMailer to access your GHL Contacts data through OAuth. Store tokens securely and refresh them automatically to maintain uninterrupted data flow.
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; GET /contacts/:contactId; 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 updated in GHL, fetch the latest data and push updates to BigMailer to ensure campaigns reflect current information.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; then upsert into BigMailer records.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId and related sub-resources.
key fields: contactId, name, email, status, lastUpdated
Trigger on a new lead in GHL to create a corresponding contact in BigMailer.
Actions: POST /contacts/, then map response contactId to BigMailer contact record; optionally create initial tasks.
Methods: POST /contacts/
required: name, email; optional: company, phone
When tags or notes change in BigMailer, propagate updates to the GHL contact.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tags, PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes
Methods: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tags and PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes
key fields: contactId, tags, notes
Automate end-to-end contact workflows without writing a line of code.
Keep data synchronized across GHL and BigMailer to ensure consistent messaging.
Trigger personalized messages and tasks in real time as contact data changes.
This glossary explains common terms and data flows used when connecting the GHL Contacts API to BigMailer via the Zapier app connector.
A specific URL path that performs an action on a resource, such as retrieving a contact.
A protocol that grants a client limited access to a resource without sharing user credentials.
A way for one service to push real-time data to another via HTTP callbacks.
Customer Relationship Management system used to store contacts, companies, and interactions.
Automatically create onboarding tasks in BigMailer when a new contact is added in GHL.
Segment leads and trigger tailored messages based on contact data.
Sync closed-won opportunities from GHL into BigMailer tasks and campaigns.
Authorize the GHL Contacts API in BigMailer, select scopes (contacts.readonly), test the connection.
Create field mappings between GHL contact fields and BigMailer fields.
Run a test, verify data flows, then enable live synchronization.
You can access core contact data via endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and related resources (tasks, notes, appointments). For bulk reads, use GET /contacts/ to list records. Security is enforced via OAuth 2.0 tokens with scoped access (e.g., readonly).
No code is required for most common workflows. Use the Zapier app connector or built-in automation tools to map fields and trigger actions. If you need deeper control, you can add custom steps using the API directly.
For syncing, start with listing and retrieving contact data (GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks). Map essential fields (name, email) and then push updates to your destination in BigMailer. This ensures campaigns reflect current data.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 and short-lived access tokens with refresh. Always store tokens securely and rotate credentials regularly. Avoid embedding tokens in client-side code.
Yes. The connector supports field mappings such as name, email, phone, and notes. You can adjust mappings in the setup UI to fit your schema and downstream needs.
Yes. You can trigger actions in BigMailer from GHL or vice versa using Zapier or webhooks. The integration supports inbound and outbound event flows to keep data aligned.
API rate limits are documented in the GHL API docs. Expect throttling under heavy use; design your flows to batch requests and handle retries gracefully.
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