Access is granted with a token scoped to contacts.readonly. Obtain a valid access token and attach it to your API requests. Always include the Authorization header with Bearer
In Zapier, create a connection using OAuth2 or an API key and store credentials securely. The connection is reused across Zaps to access the Contacts API.
Common endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/business/:businessId. Use these to read, create, update, and delete contact data.
Trigger: When a contact is created or updated in GHL, pull the contact data and related tasks and notes into Zapier.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to assemble a full record.
Sample methods: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Trigger: New form submission in Zapier creates a new contact in GHL or updates an existing one.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; optionally attach tasks or notes.
Methods: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name
Trigger: When a contact’s tasks or notes are updated, reflect changes in Zapier.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to enqueue new work.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Automate repetitive CRM tasks without writing code, freeing time for strategic work.
Keep contact data and related tasks notes synced across your tools in real time.
Scale outreach and follow-ups with reliable, repeatable automations.
This glossary explains the core terms used in the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector integration, including Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Endpoints, Triggers, and Actions.
A Contact is a person stored in your CRM with identifiers like name, email, and phone, potentially linked to tasks and notes.
A Task is an action associated with a Contact, such as a follow-up, meeting, or call.
A Note is a free-text entry attached to a Contact to capture context or history.
An Endpoint is a specific API path used to perform an operation, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
Capture leads from form submissions and automatically create Contacts, assign initial tasks, and set follow-ups.
Trigger reminders or notes when a contact status changes, guiding your team with timely actions.
Automatically pull external data into a contact using related endpoints to enrich records.
Create a connection in Zapier and authorize access to the Contacts API with the required scope.
Choose GET endpoints for reading, and POST/PUT endpoints for creating or updating contacts, tasks, and notes.
Run tests to verify data flow, check field mappings, and deploy the Zap to production.
In this integration, the access is scoped to read-only via the contacts.readonly token. This allows you to fetch contact data, tasks, and notes without making changes to your GHL account. If your workflow requires write permissions, you will need to request elevated scopes and configure endpoints that support creation and updates. Always review your organization’s security guidelines before granting broader access.
Available endpoints include read operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and basic write operations such as creating or updating contacts. This page highlights endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and related endpoints to support common CRM workflows. You can combine these in Zaps to automate data flows without code.
Authentication is handled via a token-based approach. Obtain an access token with the appropriate scope (contacts.readonly for reading) and include it in the Authorization header for each request. In Zapier, set up a connection using OAuth2 or an API key if supported, then select the connection in your Zaps. Regularly rotate credentials and adhere to security best practices.
Yes. If your access includes write scope, you can create and update contacts using POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Use these endpoints within Zaps to automate contact creation from forms or updates from other systems. Ensure you have the necessary permissions and validate data mappings to avoid duplicates.
You can attach tasks or notes through automations by using endpoints like POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/notes. These actions enable you to keep tasks and notes in sync with contact changes initiated from forms, emails, or other apps connected through Zapier.
A glossary term is a defined word or concept used in this guide to explain what each element does within the GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector integration. Terms include Contact, Task, Note, Endpoint, Trigger, and Action, each playing a role in building no-code automations.
End-to-end details on endpoints and fields are available in the endpoint reference section of this page. For deeper technical specifications, consult the API documentation and the glossary within this guide to understand field names, data types, and required parameters.
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