Access to the Contacts API uses OAuth 2.0 with the scope contacts.readonly. Secure tokens grant read access to contact data for reporting and automation.
Zapier App Connector authenticates to GHL via OAuth 2.0. Ensure the connector is authorized to operate on your Contacts API data and test tokens before production.
GET /contacts/:contactId\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id\nGET /contacts/:contactId/appointments\nGET /contacts/\nGET /contacts/business/:businessId\ncontacts.write\nPOST /contacts/\nPUT /contacts/:contactId\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tasks\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: New contact is created in the Contacts API to kick off downstream workflows
Actions: Use POST /contacts/ to create a contact, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update fields, and optionally attach notes or tasks
Method paths: POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger: A new task is created for a contact in the Contacts API
Actions: Create, update, or complete tasks via the corresponding endpoints
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, title
Trigger: Notes are added or updated for a contact
Actions: Create notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes) and assign tags (POST /contacts/:contactId/tags); update contact metadata as needed
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, noteId, tag
Automate repetitive contact workflows without writing code
Keep data synchronized across apps in real time
Build custom automation with triggers, actions, and conditional logic
Learn the core elements: endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields that power the GHL Contacts API integration with Zapier
A URL path you call to perform an operation against the GHL Contacts API
A task performed by Zapier in response to a trigger, using an API call to the Contacts API
An event in the Contacts API or connected apps that starts an automation in Zapier
The process by which Zapier proves it has permission to access the GHL Contacts API
Pulls data from external sources and upserts the contact in the Contacts API, then triggers follow-up actions
Keep fields synchronized between Contacts API and your CRM or marketing tools
Auto-create and close tasks based on events from connected apps
In Zapier, authorize access to your GHL account with the Contacts API scope (contacts.readonly) and generate a secure token
Map fields like name, email, and phone to Zapier fields and configure triggers using the endpoints shown
Run tests in the App Connector, verify data flow across endpoints 1-17, and deploy to production
The Contacts API with APPNAME uses OAuth 2.0 for secure access. Ensure the scope matches your needs (contacts.readonly for read operations). Keep tokens secure and refresh as required by the provider.
The integration exposes multiple endpoints including retrieving contacts, tasks, notes, and more. You can trigger workflows based on contact events and perform actions like creating or updating contacts, tasks, notes, and tags.
Yes. Depending on permissions, you can create, update, or delete contacts and related resources via the App Connector using the specified endpoints. Careful permission management and sandbox testing are recommended.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code UI to map fields, set triggers, and configure actions. Use sample data to validate mappings before going live.
Use the built-in test features in Zapier to simulate triggers and actions. Check logs and endpoint responses to confirm data integrity.
Yes. Map read/write endpoints and enable two-way sync for selected fields to maintain consistency across systems.
If you see errors, inspect the token’s scope, verify endpoint paths, and ensure required permissions are granted. Use test mode to isolate issues.
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