Authenticate calls using OAuth 2.0 with the scope required for reading contacts (contacts.readonly). Obtain an access token to securely request data from the Contacts API.
Configure OAuth credentials in the Zapier App Connector settings and link them to your GHL account. Use the same access token for API requests made through APPNAME.
GET /contacts/:contactId – Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks – List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes – List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id – Retrieve a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments – List appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ – List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId – List contacts by business; permissions: contacts.write; POST /contacts/ – Create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId – Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId – Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks – Create a new task for a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed – Mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags – Add tags to a contact.
Trigger: When a contact is requested by ID in a workflow, enabling downstream actions such as updating CRM fields or triggering follow-ups.
Actions: Retrieve full contact data, pull related tasks, notes, and appointments to populate subsequent steps in your workflow.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId
Trigger: New or updated tasks for a specified contact.
Actions: Retrieve tasks, update task status, create new tasks for follow-ups.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId
Trigger: When a new contact is created in your workflow.
Actions: Create a contact with required fields like name and email; optionally attach tags and related data.
POST /contacts/
name, email
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This section defines core terms and processes used when connecting the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, authentication, triggers, and actions.
A specific URL path and HTTP method that performs a defined operation against the GHL Contacts API, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
An event in your app that starts a workflow, such as a new contact being retrieved or a task created.
The process of proving identity to access the API, typically via OAuth 2.0 tokens with specific scopes.
An operation performed in response to a trigger, such as creating or updating a contact.
Use GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch data and trigger onboarding sequences, enriching new contacts automatically.
Create new contacts from form leads with POST /contacts/ and tag them with campaigns to speed follow-ups.
Auto-create tasks when contact events occur (notes or appointments) to keep teams aligned.
Register your app in GHL, obtain client credentials, and configure scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Select the endpoints you need for your workflows and map fields between GHL and APPNAME.
Run tests for triggers and actions, then deploy to production and monitor performance.
You’ll authenticate using OAuth 2.0 with a client ID and secret, scoped for contacts.readonly. Ensure your app has the correct redirect URI configured in GHL and in APPNAME. If you need write access, request the appropriate scope and update tokens as needed. After authorization, you can start invoking endpoints to read contact data.
The endpoints are listed in the Endpoint List with clear descriptions. Turn on access to the ones you need in your APPNAME connector settings, then map fields to your Zapier workflows. Use the provided docs to guide mapping.
Use test calls in APPNAME to verify the connection. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull a sample contact, then test related endpoints like tasks and notes to ensure data integrity.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. If you hit a limit, implement exponential backoff and stagger requests, and consider caching frequent lookups.
To create a contact, send a POST to /contacts/ with required fields such as name and email. Use PUT for updates (e.g., /contacts/:contactId) and include optional fields as needed.
Yes, you can fetch a contact’s tasks and notes by calling GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. For notes, include the note ID if you need a specific note.
If a token expires, refresh it using your app’s OAuth flow, or reauthorize in APPNAME. Check logs for detailed error messages and verify the endpoint permissions.
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