Obtain your API key or OAuth token and include it in request headers to authorize calls to the GHL Contacts API. Use the Scope: contacts.readonly for read-only operations unless you request elevated permissions.
Make sure Brilliant Directories is enabled for API access and authorize the integration with appropriate read/write permissions to create, update, or fetch data as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ — Create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark task completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact.
Trigger: When a contact is updated in Brilliant Directories, pull the latest details from the GHL Contacts API.
Actions: Update Brilliant Directories with any changes; create or update tasks in GHL; attach notes as needed.
Endpoints used: GET /contacts/:contactId and related sub-resources like /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, lastUpdated
Trigger: New or changed Brilliant Directories contact triggers a POST /contacts/ in GHL.
Actions: Create or update the contact in GHL; map fields like name, email, phone; optionally tag.
Endpoint: POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone, businessId
Trigger: Updates to a contact’s tasks or notes in GHL trigger updates in Brilliant Directories
Actions: Append or update tasks/notes in Brilliant Directories; create activity records.
Endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Automate data flow without custom software; use no-code connectors for common sync scenarios.
Keep contact data synchronized across platforms automatically, reducing duplicates.
Speed up onboarding and updates with streamlined workflows and dashboards.
Key elements include authentication, endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mapping. Understanding these helps you design reliable integrations between GHL Contacts API and Brilliant Directories.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets two apps talk to each other.
A specific URL path for an API operation, such as retrieving a contact or updating a task.
Process of proving identity and authorization before allowing access to API resources.
The data sent with an API request or received in a response, typically in JSON format.
When a new contact is added in Brilliant Directories, create a corresponding contact in GHL via POST /contacts/ and map key fields.
Automatically create and update tasks in GHL when Brilliant Directories activities occur.
Sync notes between GHL and Brilliant Directories for a complete activity history.
Register the integration in the GHL developer portal to obtain an API key or OAuth credentials, and ensure Brilliant Directories has API access enabled.
Set the necessary headers, scopes (for example, contacts.readonly), and token refresh flows to keep calls authorized.
Define field mappings (name, email, phone) and run test requests against endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId to verify results before going live.
You can read contact details, tasks, notes, and appointments using the read endpoints. The Contacts API scope determines what you can access. For write operations, elevated permissions are required and you should follow the documented field mappings. Always validate data before syncing to avoid duplicates.
Yes, you can write data back to either system where you have permission. Use POST to create records, PUT to update, and DELETE where supported. Map fields carefully and implement checks to prevent data loss or conflicts.
Requests are authenticated with an API key or OAuth token included in headers. Keep credentials secure, rotate keys regularly, and use scope-limited access (e.g., contacts.readonly) when possible.
There are rate limits that vary by plan and endpoint. Monitor usage and implement exponential backoff or batching to stay within limits. If you hit a limit, adjust the cadence of sync jobs.
A sandbox can help you test integrations without affecting live data. Enable sandbox mode in the GHL developer portal if available, and use test data in Brilliant Directories during pilots.
Handle errors by inspecting HTTP status codes and error messages. Log failures, retry transient errors, and implement fallback logic to maintain data integrity.
Endpoint documentation is available in the GHL developer docs and via the API explorer. Review authentication, scope, rate limits, and field mappings to implement correct usage.
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