Use the scope provided by GHL as contacts.readonly. Obtain credentials from your GHL account and store them securely in the Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts API data using OAuth or an API key method as supported by the integration.
Available endpoints include: 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, 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 when a new or updated contact is created in GHL and pull the data into your app
Actions include fetching the contact with GET /contacts/:contactId and then creating or updating records in your app
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, fields to select
Trigger when data changes in your app and you want to update GHL for a contact
Actions include updating the contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, body fields
Trigger when your app creates a task for a contact
Actions include creating a task with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, title, dueDate, status
Automate workflows without writing code
Seamlessly sync data between GHL and your app
Easily maintain automations with visual workflows in Zapier
Key elements include endpoints authentication triggers actions payloads and field mappings
An API is a set of rules that lets apps communicate with GHL via defined endpoints
An endpoint is a specific URL and HTTP method for performing an API operation
The process to verify identity and grant access such as OAuth or API keys
The data sent to or received from an API request
Automatically create tasks in your app when a new contact is added in GHL
Push notes from GHL to your app for context and follow ups
Change contact status in GHL based on app events
Register your app obtain client credentials and authorize access to GHL
Select endpoints map fields and set up data transforms
Run tests verify data flows and enable automation
The Contacts API scope exposes read only access to contact data in GHL. You can fetch contact details tasks notes and more. For changes you need write access via secured methods. Keep credentials safe and rotate them regularly. When building automation use the minimal scope required.
No code is required to set up basic automations with Zapier App Connector. You can drag and drop actions triggers and filters and map fields. For advanced logic you may add multi step paths.
Yes you can create new contacts by using POST /contacts. Ensure you have proper authentication and required fields. Zapier will handle data mapping and error reporting.
Common workflows rely on listing endpoints retrieving contact data and creating tasks. Use GET to pull information and POST for creating new items. Map essential fields to your app for reliable data sync.
Authentication is typically done via OAuth or API keys depending on your setup. In Zapier App Connector follow the prompts to authorize and store tokens securely.
API calls may be rate limited. If you exceed limits use batching and caching strategies and stagger requests. Check the GHL docs for current limits.
Test in the Zapier test environment. Use sample data verify endpoints return expected results. Check error messages and review field mappings to troubleshoot.
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