Use your GHL API key with the Contacts API scope (contacts.readonly) to authorize requests. Include the token in the Authorization header as Bearer
Configure Bouncer to use the GHL API key and the Contacts API scope. Store credentials securely, rotate keys regularly, and follow best practices for secret management.
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; contacts.write; 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, pull in the latest tasks and notes to keep records aligned in Bouncer.
Actions: create or update tasks, attach notes, and refresh contact fields in Bouncer.
Common method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, businessId.
Actions: create contact, then apply predefined tags, and assign to a business.
Calls: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to set initial tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag.
Key fields: contactId, businessId, tagId.
Trigger: When you need a full report, fetch /contacts/:contactId and follow up with related endpoints.
Actions: retrieve contact data, then fetch related tasks and notes to compile a report.
Calls: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId.
Automate repetitive workflows without writing code.
Synchronize data across platforms in real time to reduce manual data entry.
Design flexible triggers and actions that adapt to your business processes.
The core elements you’ll work with include endpoints, authentication, data models, and error handling. Understanding these ensures reliable, scalable integration.
A defined set of endpoints and rules that allow software to communicate with the GHL platform.
The process of proving identity to access the API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A specific URL path that performs a function or returns data from the API.
The data you send in a request or receive in a response, usually in JSON format.
Set up a workflow to clean and enrich contact records, automatically applying tags when data quality improves.
Aggregate contact activity (tasks, notes, appointments) into a dashboard view for quick decision making.
Generate periodic reports from the Contacts API data and deliver to stakeholders without manual steps.
Get your GHL API key and ensure the scope includes contacts.readonly. Store securely.
Set up Authorization headers and verify your token has the required scope before making requests.
Use test contacts to verify responses, then monitor logs and adjust error handling.
You’ll typically need at least read access to contacts (scope: contacts.readonly). If you plan to update data, use writable scopes or dedicated tokens. Always restrict tokens to the endpoints you actually use. In production, manage secrets securely and rotate keys regularly. For added security, apply the principle of least privilege and monitor access logs to detect unusual activity.
Read-only endpoints include GET /contacts and related read operations. Writable endpoints include POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE across contacts and tasks. Use separate tokens for read and write actions to minimize risk. Always test permissions in a staging environment.
Yes. You can fetch a contact, then create or update related tasks in a single flow by chaining GET and POST/PUT calls. Automation platforms often support multi-step sequences to accomplish this without custom code.
Authenticate requests with a Bearer token obtained from your GHL account. Depending on your setup, you may use API keys or OAuth. Ensure the token has the required scope (e.g., contacts.readonly or contacts.write) and rotate credentials regularly.
No-code options exist with automation platforms that can call REST endpoints. If you need custom logic, small scripts can be used, but the page content is designed to show you how to configure common flows without coding.
Rate limits apply to protect the API. If you hit limits, implement exponential backoff and retry logic. Space requests appropriately and batch operations when possible.
Use a sandbox or test data to validate responses, enable detailed logging, and review error messages for clues. Start with read operations, then progressively enable write calls as you confirm behavior.
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