Authenticate with your GHL API credentials and request the scope defined for this page (contacts.readonly). Use OAuth or API keys as configured in your GHL account and the Zapier app settings.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts API account, granting only the minimal scope required for automation.
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 on-demand retrieval of a contact’s details by ID, enabling you to pull fresh data into other apps.
Actions include retrieving the contact, listing their tasks, notes, and appointments to drive downstream automations.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId; other fields depend on the action.
Trigger to fetch all tasks for a given contactId.
Actions: retrieve all tasks, view a specific task (via taskId), and update tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Required: contactId; for a specific task, taskId is used in the path.
Trigger to retrieve a specific task by taskId for a contact.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Required: contactId, taskId
Automate workflows and synchronize data across apps without writing code.
Reduce manual data entry and human error through reliable triggers and actions.
Scale processes with repeatable automations and centralized contact data.
This glossary defines authentication, endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mapping that power reliable automations between the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
The interface that exposes endpoints to access Contacts, notes, tasks, and more from within GHL.
A specific URL path combined with an HTTP method used to perform an action on a resource.
Methods to prove identity and gain access to GHL resources (API keys, OAuth tokens, and scopes).
A real-time delivery mechanism where an API notifies another app via an HTTP callback when data changes.
When a contact field changes in GHL, automatically create or update a task in your project tool via Zapier.
Push notes from GHL into your knowledge base or CRM notes area to keep information synced.
Use the Contacts API to trigger follow-up emails or messages when tasks are updated or due.
In the Zapier App Connector, authorize access to your GHL account and select the Contacts API scope.
Choose endpoints (for example, get contact and list tasks) and map GHL fields to your target app fields.
Run end-to-end tests, verify data accuracy, and deploy your automation to live workflows.
The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints for managing contacts, tasks, notes, and more within GHL. It enables developers to read and write data as needed to automate processes. By using the Zapier App Connector, you can connect these endpoints to your favorite tools without writing code, enabling seamless workflows and real-time data flow.
No traditional coding is required to set up automations with the Zapier App Connector. You configure triggers, actions, and data mappings through a visual editor. For advanced scenarios, you can still customize field mappings and conditional logic using the built-in options, but no server-side coding is necessary.
The typical read scope is contacts.readonly, which lets you fetch contact data safely. Depending on your needs, you may request additional scopes. Always follow the principle of least privilege to keep data access secure and minimize exposure.
Yes. You can fetch a contact’s tasks, notes, and appointments using the specified endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These endpoints empower you to build rich workflows that react to changes in a contact’s activity.
Authenticate using your GHL credentials and configure the Zapier App Connector with the appropriate OAuth or API key flow. Ensure the app connection is authorized and the requested scope is granted before testing integrations.
Available endpoints cover contacts, tasks, notes, and basic operations such as create, read, update, and delete where supported. Refer to the endpoint list in the guide for the full set and how to map them to your apps.
Start by creating a test connection in Zapier and selecting the GHL Contacts API. Use a sample contactId to verify data retrieval. Run a test workflow to ensure data maps correctly and that downstream apps receive the expected payloads.
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