Authenticate to the Contacts API from Zapier App Connector using the provided scope: contacts.readonly. In the GHL developer portal, generate an API key or OAuth credentials and connect them to Zapier with read-only access.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys to securely access the GHL Contacts API. Store tokens securely, rotate secrets, and respect least privilege in your workflows.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact. 2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact. 3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task. 4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact. 5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note. 6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact. 7) GET /contacts/ — List contacts. 8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business. 9) contacts.write — Permission to write contacts. 10) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact. 11) PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact. 12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact. 13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task. 14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task. 15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark task completed. 16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task. 17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Tag a contact.
Trigger: When a contact is updated or a related task is created or completed
Actions: Update an external CRM, create a task in a project tool, or add a note in a knowledge base
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId signals a new or updated contact
Actions: Create follow-up tasks in your project management tool, assign owner, set reminders
Methods: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, createdAt, ownerId
Trigger: New or updated notes at /contacts/:contactId/notes
Actions: Update related tasks, attach notes, notify teammates
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, noteId, taskId
No code triggers and actions let you automate complex workflows without writing a single line of code.
Visual data mapping lets you connect fields like contactId, name, email, and phone to your Zap templates with a few clicks.
Testing, debugging, and deployment are streamlined with sandboxed connectors and logs for quick iteration.
A concise glossary of terms used in this guide: contactId, contact, task, notes, business, endpoint, OAuth, and more.
A unique identifier for a contact in GHL used to fetch, update, or relate records.
Notes are contextual messages attached to a contact to track history and context.
Tasks are items assigned to a contact to drive actions and milestones.
Business represents an organization context used to segment contacts and data.
Automatically push contact changes from GHL to your CRM via Zapier to keep records current.
Create tasks automatically when notes indicate next steps or follow-ups.
Capture form data to create or update Contacts, then assign tags for segmentation.
In Zapier, add GHL as a connected app, supply your API key or OAuth, and set scope to readonly.
Choose triggers such as contact updates or new tasks, and map fields (contactId, name, email) to your Zap templates.
Run test zaps, verify data flows, and enable your automation in production.
No coding is required to get started. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual builder to configure triggers, actions, and field mappings. For advanced data transformations, you can use simple built-in steps and filters without writing code. If you need more control, you can add custom code steps, but it is not required for standard integrations.
Common automations typically start with fetching a contact via GET /contacts/:contactId and retrieving related items like tasks via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks. To create or update data, you may use POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId, and to associate tasks or notes, you will utilize the related endpoints listed in the endpoints overview.
Authentication relies on OAuth 2.0 or API keys with scoped access. All credentials are transmitted over TLS and stored securely. Regular token rotation and least privilege access help keep connections secure between GHL and the app connector.
Yes. In Zapier you can connect multiple GHL accounts by creating separate connections. Each connection uses its own credentials and can be used in different zaps or workflows without interference.
Open Zapier task history and look for error messages and HTTP response codes. Review field mappings and ensure API limits are not being exceeded. Use the test mode to reproduce failures and adjust settings accordingly.
Data can be driven by Zapier triggers and polling intervals. Some flows run in near real time with event-based triggers, while others can be scheduled. For near real-time needs, prefer triggers and webhooks when available.
API rate limits are documented in the GHL developer docs and your account’s plan. If you approach limits, implement batching, pacing, or backoff strategies in your Zaps to avoid throttling.
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