Use your GHL API credentials to authorize requests for the Contacts API. Ensure your token has the contacts.readonly scope.
In Zapier, configure OAuth2 or API key-based auth as provided by Zapier’s app integration. Store credentials securely and test connections.
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; 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
Trigger: when a contact is updated in GHL, send the change to Zapier to update related tasks and notes.
Actions: create or update tasks, notes, and appointments associated with the contact in Zapier.
Method/Path: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch the contact data, then apply downstream actions.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, related business
Trigger: new lead data in Zapier creates a contact in GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/; assign tags; create initial tasks.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/
Key fields: name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger: changes in GHL notes or tasks update Zapier records
Actions: update related notes and tasks in both systems
Method/Path: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId or PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Automate data flow between GHL and Zapier without writing code.
Enable real-time syncing and reliable triggers across endpoints.
Create advanced workflows with multi-step actions across contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
A quick glossary of terms used in the Bluesky by Unshape GHL connection and Zapier App Connector integration.
Application Programming Interface: a defined set of endpoints, protocols, and tools that lets apps communicate with GHL programmatically.
A URL path that represents a resource in GHL you can access or modify via the API.
A method to verify identity and grant access to API resources, typically via OAuth2 or API keys.
A callback URL that GHL can notify when an event happens, enabling real-time updates.
When a new contact enters GHL, automatically create a starter task in Zapier to kick off a follow-up workflow.
Submit forms in GHL and have notes generated in the corresponding contact record via Zapier.
Sync notes and tasks between GHL and other tools to keep teams aligned without manual updates.
Obtain a GHL API key with the required scope and configure the Zapier app to use it.
In Zapier, select the Contacts API triggers (for example contact updated) and actions (for example create task).
Run tests, verify data mapping, and enable your automations in production.
Answer: The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints to read and manage contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. The Bluesky by Unshape connection lets Zapier trigger actions and move data between GHL and other apps. This no-code bridge helps automate CRM workflows without custom programming. The GHL side authentication ensures only authorized requests access your data, and Zapier securely handles OAuth tokens or API keys.
Answer: Authentication typically uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys. In Zapier, configure the app to securely store credentials and refresh tokens as needed. You should only grant the minimum required scopes, such as contacts.readonly.
Answer: Endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and more, plus POST, PUT, DELETE for managing contacts and related resources. The Bluesky by Unshape integration exposes 17 endpoints you can leverage in Zapier automations.
Answer: Yes, you can set up bidirectional sync for some resources by triggering actions in Zapier when changes occur in GHL and vice versa, using webhooks and polling as needed.
Answer: Use Zapier test runs, sample data, and the built-in test feature to verify data mapping before turning on live automation.
Answer: Common errors include permission issues, missing scopes, invalid IDs, and rate limits. Check credentials, scopes, and endpoint paths, and consult the logs in Zapier and GHL for details.
Answer: Additional resources include the Bluesky by Unshape documentation, Zapier app connector guides, and example workflows demonstrating typical use cases like contact-to-task sync.
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