To access the Contacts API, obtain a valid API key or OAuth token with the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ and configure it in Zapier. Keep credentials secure and rotate periodically.
Set up the Zapier App Connector’s credentials to securely authenticate against the GHL Contacts API. Use OAuth 2.0 where available or a dedicated API key, then test the connection.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId\n2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes\n5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id\n6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments\n7) GET /contacts/\n8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId\n9) contacts.write\n10) POST /contacts/\n11) PUT /contacts/:contactId\n12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId\n13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed\n16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in Contacts API.
Actions include creating or updating a task, attaching notes, or scheduling an appointment for the contact.
Method/path example: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId.
Trigger when a note is added to a contact or an appointment is created/updated.
Actions: create a task, update contact with note details, or log an appointment.
Method/path examples: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId.
Trigger when bulk operations update multiple contacts.
Actions: bulk update, tag assignments, and batch note creation for a set of contacts.
Method/path examples: POST /contacts/ for bulk create; PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates in bulk workflows.
Key fields: bulkId, contactId.
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Prebuilt triggers, actions, and data mapping save time and reduce manual data entry.
Reliable, scalable automation with built-in retries, logging, and error handling.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields. Processes cover mapping, testing, and deploying automations.
A specific URL path exposed by the API to perform a defined operation, such as retrieving a contact.
An operation executed in response to a trigger, such as creating a task for a contact.
The authorization framework used to obtain access tokens for API requests.
A secret token used to authenticate API requests.
Push new or updated contact data from GHL to your CRM in near real-time using a Zap.
When a note is added to a contact in GHL, automatically create a corresponding task in your project management tool.
Use bulk endpoints to sync large contact lists with marketing or billing systems.
Obtain credentials and configure OAuth or API key in Zapier.
Select the endpoints you need (e.g., /contacts/:id, /contacts/:id/notes).
Create Zaps that map data fields and define triggers and actions.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to retrieve and manage contact data, notes, tasks, and appointments. You can query individual contacts, list their associated tasks, notes, and appointments, and even create new records. This enables real-time visibility and synchronization across systems.\nWith Zapier App Connector, you can wire these endpoints into automated workflows that keep CRMs, support tools, and project management apps in sync without manual data entry.
A separate developer account is not required if you use a prebuilt Zapier App Connector integration, but you will still need valid credentials to access the GHL Contacts API (OAuth tokens or API keys). You may need to register an app within GHL to obtain client credentials and then configure them in Zapier.\nAlways protect credentials and rotate keys regularly.
Available endpoints include retrieving a single contact, listing that contact’s tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as broader operations like creating or updating contacts and bulk actions. Specific endpoints you can leverage depend on your use case (read vs. write permissions).\nUse the endpoints that align with your automation goals, such as GET /contacts/:contactId for reads and POST /contacts/ for creates.
Yes. Authentication is required for all endpoints. Use OAuth 2.0 where supported or API keys, and keep tokens secure. Test authentication during app setup to confirm access scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Write operations exist (POST, PUT, DELETE) for contacts, tasks, and tags. Before performing writes, ensure your credentials have the necessary permissions and that your automation handles errors gracefully.\nUse sandbox or test data when validating new workflows.
Test connections directly in Zapier during app setup using the built-in test feature. Verify that sample data maps correctly, triggers fire as expected, and actions complete successfully.\nReview API responses and adjust field mappings as needed.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Monitor API response headers for quota information and implement retries with exponential backoff in your automations to avoid failures during spikes.\nIf you hit limits, optimize calls, batch requests, or upgrade your plan.
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