Use your API key or OAuth credentials to authorize requests to the Contacts API. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly.
Grant permission for the Buy Me a Coffee app to access your Contacts API data using OAuth2 or token based authentication.
Available endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId fetches a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks fetches tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes fetches notes; GET /contacts/ lists contacts; POST /contacts/ creates a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId updates a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId removes a contact; GET /contacts/business/:businessId fetches business related contacts; and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks creates tasks. These endpoints cover donor management and activity tracking for seamless integration with Buy Me a Coffee.
Trigger: New order created in Buy Me a Coffee
Actions: Upsert contact in GHL using POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId, tag as donor, and optionally create a related task
Method path: POST /contacts/ for create; PUT /contacts/:contactId for update
Key fields: email, name, phone, tags
Trigger: Task or note created or updated in Buy Me a Coffee
Actions: Create or update tasks and notes in GHL via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, status
Trigger: Periodic sync or on demand to refresh contact data
Actions: Retrieve /contacts/ and map fields to Buy Me a Coffee campaigns
Method path: GET /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Automate data flow without writing code using prebuilt triggers and actions
Keep contact records synchronized across tools in real time
Reduce manual data entry and human errors
This glossary covers core concepts and processes to help you design reliable integrations between GHL and Buy Me a Coffee
Application Programming Interface a set of rules that lets apps talk to each other
OAuth 2.0 a secure authorization framework for granting access tokens
A URL that exposes a specific function of an API like getting a contact
A listener that triggers when certain events occur in the API
Whenever a new donor signs up on Buy Me a Coffee automatically create or update the corresponding contact in GHL and tag as donor
Log support conversations from Buy Me a Coffee as notes on the related contact in GHL
Create tasks in GHL when a donor s monthly contribution is due and complete them when paid
Obtain your API key or OAuth credentials from your GHL account and the Buy Me a Coffee app
Choose the endpoints you need (contacts tasks notes) and set triggers in Buy Me a Coffee to start actions in GHL
Run test orders verify data mapping and set up monitoring
No coding is required thanks to the no code triggers and visual mapping in the connector. For advanced customization you can extend mappings with code in developer mode if needed.
For donor management you can fetch and update contacts using GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/. You can also pull related tasks and notes to keep the donor profile complete.
Security is priority. Use OAuth 2.0 or API tokens and enable encryption in transit. Rotate credentials regularly and follow least privilege access.
Yes. Field mappings are configurable in the connector. Map Buy Me a Coffee fields to GHL contact fields and set sensible defaults.
Webhooks include retry logic with exponential backoff. Configure retry limits and backoff timing to ensure reliable delivery.
Sandbox or test environments are available. Use test credentials and sample data to validate flows before going live.
Credentials are found under API settings in both GHL and the Buy Me a Coffee app. Rotate keys regularly and store them securely.
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