GHL requires secure authentication with the Contacts API scope: contacts.readonly. Use your API credentials and keep them confidential; rotate keys regularly and store them securely.
Configure OAuth for the Zapier app and authorize access to Contacts data. Use client credentials and prescribed scopes to connect securely to GHL.
– GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve all tasks for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a contact note – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact – GET /contacts/ — List contacts – GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business – contacts.write — Permission to modify contacts – POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact – DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact – POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a 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 a tag to a contact
Trigger when a contact is updated or a related note changes, using GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to fetch the latest data.
Actions: fetch contact details, retrieve notes and tasks, then create a follow‑up task or notification in your apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email (for deduplication), and lastModified to detect changes
Trigger on form submission and create a new contact with POST /contacts/
Actions: create contact, attach initial notes, and assign to a team or owner
Trigger when contact status or tasks change, then update or create tasks via PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Actions: update task status, add new tasks, and sync changes back to GHL
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
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Definitions of endpoints, authentication methods, and data objects used when connecting GHL’s Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path that performs an action on a GHL resource, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
OAuth 2.0 is used to authorize access to GHL data without sharing user credentials.
A callback URL that gets notified when events happen in GHL.
A primary data type in the GHL API, such as contacts, notes, or tasks.
Capture form submissions in your marketing funnel and automatically create or update a GHL contact, then trigger downstream automations.
Push completed tasks from your PM tool into GHL as tasks or notes to keep teams aligned.
Route new contacts to different teams using form values and conditional logic in Zapier.
Register the Zapier app and obtain OAuth credentials, then authorize access to GHL’s Contacts data.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to build triggers and actions in your Zaps.
Map fields, set up error handling, and test end‑to‑end flows before going live.
The Contacts API requires appropriate scopes (for example, contacts.readonly for reading data). Use OAuth to authorize access and avoid embedding credentials in zaps. In addition, restrict app access to only the required resources and rotate credentials regularly. Ensure your organization’s security policies are followed at all times. For write operations, request the necessary write scopes and monitor access tokens carefully, implementing least-privilege access in your Zapier app.
Yes, reading contacts is supported via GET endpoints when your OAuth token includes read permissions. To modify data (create, update, delete), your token must include write scopes and your app must be configured to use those scopes; manage permissions carefully and audit token usage.
Common endpoints for syncing include GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and DELETE /contacts/:contactId, along with related endpoints for tasks, notes, and tags. Combine read endpoints with write endpoints to build complete, bidirectional sync flows between GHL and your other apps.
Use OAuth for authentication and avoid hard-coding secrets in zaps. Enforce TLS, rotate keys regularly, and apply least-privilege access. In Zapier, configure the app to store credentials securely and rely on the provider’s token refresh flow. Monitor access and set up alerts for unusual activity.
Bulk import can be achieved by POST /contacts/ with a payload containing multiple contacts, respecting API rate limits. If bulk operations are not supported in a single call, batch records in smaller chunks and use a queue to throttle requests safely. Validate each record before sending to minimize errors and retries.
Webhooks notify your system of events like contact updates or notes; configure a webhook URL in GHL and map to Zapier triggers. If webhooks aren’t available, polling endpoints with robust retry logic is a viable fallback to keep data in sync.
Enable retries in Zapier with exponential backoff and monitor failed runs. Log errors with actionable messages and alert teammates on repeated failures. Validate data before sending and use test mode to verify flows before going live.
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