Use your API credentials to securely authorize calls to the Contacts API. Keep keys secret and rotate them regularly.
Connect the Zapier App Connector to your GHL Contacts API by exchanging OAuth2 or API keys as required, depending on your setup. Ensure the connection has readonly or write scopes as needed.
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 contacts.write 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 contact is accessed or modified, pull related tasks and notes via GET endpoints.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and pull data into your workflow.
Key endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Trigger: Retrieve contact lists with GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Actions: List contacts, filter by business, then join with tasks and notes as needed
Endpoints: GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Key fields: businessId, contactId
Trigger: Create via POST /contacts/ and add tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Actions: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Method paths: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Automate repetitive CRM workflows without writing code.
Keep contact data synchronized across apps in real time.
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Understand the core concepts: endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields used to connect Contacts API to the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL operation in the Contacts API used to retrieve or modify data (for example, GET /contacts/:contactId).
The process of proving identity to access the API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A person stored in your CRM with associated information such as name, email, notes, and tasks.
A to-do item linked to a contact for tracking activities and follow-ups.
Use POST /contacts/ to seed new contacts when form submissions happen, then create tasks or notes as needed.
On ticket updates, create or update related tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and keep data in sync.
Append notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes when key events occur in your workflows.
Obtain an API key and authorize the Zapier App Connector to access Contacts API with the proper scope (readonly as needed).
Set up triggers for new or updated contacts, tasks, or notes and test the connection.
Map data fields (name, email, status) and configure actions like create, update, or delete across endpoints.
The Contacts API integration with the Zapier App Connector lets you read, create, update, and manage contacts, plus related tasks, notes, and appointments, all from your automation workflows. To access the API securely, you will generate an API key or use OAuth, and grant the connector the scope you need (readonly by default).
Authenticate by generating API credentials and configuring the Zapier connector. Test with a sample request; if you see permission errors, verify the scope and credentials. Use secure storage for keys and rotate them regularly.
Available endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/, POST /contacts/, and more for tasks, notes, and tags. Choose endpoints based on read vs. write needs and compose them in your Zapier workflows.
Yes. You can create new contacts with POST /contacts/ and update existing ones with PUT /contacts/:contactId, plus manage related tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Quotas vary by plan. If you exceed limits, requests may throttle. Plan ahead and batch requests where possible to stay within allowed quotas.
Test connections in Zapier’s test mode, or use curl/Postman to verify responses. Review error messages and adjust field mappings or endpoints as needed.
Common errors include authentication failures, invalid endpoints, missing required fields, or rate limiting. Implement retries with exponential backoff and ensure scopes match the actions you perform.
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