Authenticate requests with your GHL API credentials. Use the appropriate scope (for example, contacts.readonly) to control access.
Configure OAuth 2.0 or an API key in Zapier to securely sign requests to the Contacts API.
Available endpoints for Contacts API (examples): 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 on contact creation or updates in GHL and push changes to Zapier to update your app instantly.
Create or update contact records in your app, attach tasks, notes, and appointments accordingly.
Example: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a single contact before updating your app.
id, email, name, phone
Schedule pulls or run on-demand to sync multiple contacts at once.
Batch create or update records in your app using data from GET /contacts and related endpoints.
GET /contacts
id, name, email
Trigger on task or note changes in GHL to reflect in your app.
Create/update tasks and notes in your destination app.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, subject, status, dueDate
Fast setup with no coding required.
Automate workflows between GHL and your app using Zapier’s visual builder.
Scalable integrations with built-in security and audit trails.
This guide defines endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, rate limits, and data mapping you will work with.
A specific URL path in the GHL API used to perform a function, such as retrieving a contact.
The process of verifying identity to access the API, typically via OAuth or API keys.
OAuth 2.0 is used to authorize access to APIs without sharing credentials.
A URL endpoint that receives real-time data pushed from GHL or apps.
Aggregate data from GHL and your app into a single profile in real-time.
Trigger task creation in your app when contact activity occurs.
Keep data in sync both ways to avoid duplicates.
Configure OAuth or API keys in both GHL and Zapier.
Select GET/POST endpoints and map fields to your app.
Run tests and enable in production.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read, create, update, and delete contacts, along with related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments. It enables you to pull contact profiles and activity into external apps. When used with the Zapier App Connector, you can build no-code automations that move data between GHL and your stack in real time. This empowers seamless CRM workflows without writing back-end code.
No coding is required to connect GHL to Zapier App Connector. Use Zapier’s visual editors to map fields, trigger events, and define actions between GHL endpoints and your app. For advanced scenarios, you can still leverage custom fields and filters, but most common workflows are achievable with drag-and-drop configuration.
Supported authentication methods include OAuth 2.0 and API keys. In Zapier, configure OAuth or API key credentials to securely authorize access to the GHL Contacts API. Ensure your tokens have the necessary scopes for reading or writing data.
Yes. You can automate creating, updating, and syncing contacts, tasks, and notes. Use endpoints like GET /contacts, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks within Zapier to trigger actions in your destination app and keep data aligned.
Field mapping is done in Zapier’s Zap editor. You select source fields from GHL (such as id, name, email) and map them to corresponding fields in your app. This ensures data flows correctly during create, update, and query operations.
Reading data is supported across endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts, and similar endpoints. These allow you to pull current records into your automations and decisions.
Test connections in Zapier by running a test trigger and action. Validate that authentication succeeds, endpoints return expected data, and fields map correctly to your app. After successful tests, deploy the Zap to production with monitoring enabled.
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