Use the provided OAuth2 flow or API keys to obtain a token with the configured scope: contacts.readonly. Keep credentials secure and rotate keys regularly.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 or API tokens to connect to the GHL Contacts API. Save credentials securely and select the Contacts API as the target.
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 you fetch a single contact by ID to pull up contact details, tasks, notes, and appointments in one flow.
Actions: create notes, update tasks, or fetch additional contact fields
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email
Trigger: New contact created in GHL or updated in Zapier
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
POST /contacts/
contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: New task for a contact
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, completed
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Centralize contact data: fetch, update, and tag contacts across apps.
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This section defines authentication, endpoints, data fields, and processes used to connect GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
The process of proving identity to obtain access to the GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector.
A URL path and method that perform a specific action on the API.
A secure authorization framework used to grant limited access tokens.
An event that starts a workflow in Zapier when something happens in GHL or connected apps.
As soon as a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a welcome task and a follow-up note in your CRM via Zapier.
Tag contacts by lifecycle stage and push targeted notes and tasks to downstream apps through Zapier.
Coordinate tasks between CRM, project management, and support apps by triggering workflows from contact events.
Ensure you have active GHL API access and a Zapier account. Gather your client credentials and confirm the scope: contacts.readonly.
Use OAuth 2.0 to authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your Contacts API. Select the correct endpoints and scopes for read-only access or extend as needed.
Run test triggers, fetch sample data, confirm fields map correctly, and deploy the workflow with your team.
We support OAuth 2.0 token-based authentication for the Zapier App Connector with the Contacts API; you can also use API keys if your environment supports it. Ensure the scope is set to contacts.readonly and keep credentials secure. In addition, rotate keys regularly and monitor access logs for unusual activity.
For a basic workflow, start by fetching a contact with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull details, then retrieve related tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. To create or update data, use POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId and manage tasks with the related task endpoints.
Yes. The Zapier App Connector can push and pull data to multiple apps using the same Contacts API. Use distinct Zaps and careful field mappings to avoid conflicts and ensure data consistency across systems.
Implement error handling with retries and exponential backoff. Review API responses for rate limits and quota alerts, and configure Zapier to pause and retry after the recommended interval. Consider using webhooks for real-time updates when supported.
Typical required fields include contactId, name, and email. Depending on your workflow, phone, tags, and custom fields may also be used. Always validate data types and ensure required fields are present before triggering actions.
In Zapier, create a test trigger and run a sample fetch to verify mappings. Use the built-in test data, check mappings against the endpoint responses, and confirm that subsequent actions (like creating a task or updating notes) execute as expected.
API rate limits and quotas depend on your GHL plan. Check the developer/docs portal for current limits, monitor usage in the Zapier task history, and implement appropriate backoff strategies to avoid hitting limits.
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