Authenticate with a GHL API key or OAuth token that includes the contacts.readonly scope. Buffer will read contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments as permitted by your token.
In the Buffer integration flow, provide your GHL access token to authorize requests. Store credentials securely and rotate tokens regularly.
Endpoints used include: 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. Write-enabled endpoints are available as needed (POST, PUT, DELETE) depending on token scope and permissions.
Trigger: when a contact is updated in GHL, Buffer fetches the change and updates the corresponding Buffer contact record.
Actions: create or update a contact in Buffer; synchronize related notes and tasks to keep context in one place.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, status, lastUpdated
Trigger: a new or updated task or note in GHL linked to a contact initiates a sync to Buffer.
Actions: create/update tasks and notes in the Buffer contact, ensuring links to the parent contact.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, dueDate, status, contactId
Trigger: notes and appointments events from GHL to Buffer.
Actions: synchronize notes and appointments, attach to the relevant Buffer contact and update timelines.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
id, note, date, appointmentDate, contactId
Automate data sync between GHL and Buffer without writing code.
Unify contact insights across Buffer campaigns and social content.
Speed up outreach with real-time data updates and triggers.
Core elements include API endpoints, authentication, field mapping, triggers, actions, and error handling—essential to a smooth Buffer–GHL integration.
Application Programming Interface: a defined set of rules that lets apps talk to each other to read or write data.
A specific URL path in an API that performs an action, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
OAuth 2.0 is a standard for delegated access, allowing Buffer to act on behalf of a user without exposing credentials.
A method for delivering real-time updates to Buffer via HTTP POST when data changes in GHL.
Automatically enrich Buffer contact records when new data arrives from GHL, enriching outreach context.
Route tasks by contact segments to Buffer teams for faster follow-up.
Attach notes to Buffer campaigns to provide reviewers with history and context.
Obtain a GHL API key or OAuth token with the appropriate scope (contacts.readonly) and store securely.
Map core fields (id, name, email, phone) and attach related data (tasks, notes, appointments) to each contact.
Run test synchronization, review logs, and enable live sync once verified.
Buffer can read core contact fields such as id, name, email, phone, and status, plus related data like tasks, notes, and upcoming appointments, depending on token scope.\n\nWrite permissions are controlled by the access token; with a read-only scope, Buffer cannot modify data in GHL. To perform writes, you would need a token with the appropriate write permissions and your GHL account privileges.
Endpoints used include GET for reading contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments; POST, PUT, and DELETE for creating or updating records.\n\nField mapping is configurable so you can align GHL fields with Buffer fields; test the integration to confirm data flows as expected.
No heavy code is required; this is a no-code or low-code integration via an API connector or middleware.\n\nYou can use pre-built templates or a Zapier app connector to connect Buffer with GHL, and you can customize mappings in the UI.
In this setup, Buffer is granted read-only access unless you enable write permissions.\nIf you need write capabilities, request the appropriate scopes and configure token permissions in GHL to allow POST/PUT/DELETE where needed.
Test the connection by triggering a sample sync from GHL to Buffer and verify that records appear correctly.\nCheck response codes and error messages in the integration logs and adjust mappings if data arrives in unexpected formats.
Sync frequency depends on your token refresh rate and API rate limits; you can set near real-time or batch updates.\nMonitoring tools and webhooks (if available) help you keep Buffer synchronized and up to date.
Logs and error details are available in the integration dashboard or logs panel, with timestamps and error codes.\nFor unresolved issues, consult the API reference and contact support if needed.
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