Authenticate to the GHL API using your GHL credentials. Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or a dedicated API key where provided. Store tokens securely and refresh as needed before making API calls.
Authenticate to Buttondown using your app credentials. Use a secure OAuth flow or API key and grant the required scopes for reading and writing contacts, notes and tasks.
– GET /contacts/:contactId\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments\n- GET /contacts/\n- GET /contacts/business/:businessId\n- POST /contacts/\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: a new contact is created in Buttondown that should be reflected in GHL.
Actions: create or update the GHL contact with POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId; optionally add tasks or notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name
Trigger: a GHL contact is updated, prompting a sync to Buttondown.
Actions: update Buttondown contact via PUT /contacts/:contactId to reflect changes.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name
Trigger: tags or notes change in GHL triggers an update in Buttondown.
Actions: manage Buttondown tags with POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and create notes with POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, tag, noteId
Zero code setup lets you connect Buttondown with GHL in minutes using the built in endpoints.
Automate data consistency across apps so your contacts stay in sync without manual edits.
Fast onboarding with real time sync across Buttondown and GHL.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, data mapping, triggers, and actions. These processes enable reliable no code automation between GHL and Buttondown.
Application Programming Interface — a set of rules that allows Buttondown to communicate with the GHL Contacts API.
A specific URL path in an API used to perform an action, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
A method for apps to notify each other about events in real time, like a new subscription.
The process of proving identity and permissions before calling GHL or Buttondown endpoints.
When a new subscriber signs up in Buttondown, automatically create or update the contact in GHL and apply a Newsletter tag.
Capture Buttondown engagement and create follow up tasks in GHL to keep teams aligned.
Pull meeting notes and updates from GHL into Buttondown to enrich subscriber profiles.
Authorize GHL and Buttondown in your dashboard and grant the necessary permissions.
Map email, name and other fields between Buttondown and the GHL Contacts API.
Test the setup to ensure endpoints return expected data and actions occur.
No coding is required. The integration uses point and click mappings and webhooks to automate data flow between Buttondown and GHL. Start with the endpoint list and match fields visually. If you need more, consult the app’s documentation on authentication and error handling.
The core syncing endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId and PUT /contacts/:contactId for upserts, plus supporting endpoints for tasks and notes. Use ENDPOINTLIST as guide to pick the ones you need. For a minimal sync, start with GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to create contacts when new subscribers are added.
Yes. You can trigger actions in Buttondown when a GHL event occurs by mapping webhooks to relevant Buttondown actions such as updating a subscriber or adding a tag.
Webhooks notify Buttondown in real time when things change in GHL. You configure the webhook to point at the integration endpoint and handle retries per your API limits.
The fields that sync include email, name, status, and tags. You can extend with custom fields as needed by mapping extra fields in the data mapping step.
Errors are surfaced in the integration dashboard. Implement retry logic and exponential backoff, with clear error messages and fallback flows.
Visit the API documentation for terms, rate limits and best practices. The page also provides example requests and responses to help you test quickly.
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