Authenticate requests using OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys from your GHL account. Store credentials securely and scope permissions to read or write contact data.
Use a secure access token or API key issued by your commonsku account. Pair with GHL credentials to enable cross‑app data access.
Key endpoints include: 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: a new or updated contact in GHL
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details; POST /contacts/ to create or update a commonsku record
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId followed by POST /contacts/
contactId, email, fullName
Trigger: new or updated notes/tasks for a contact in GHL
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, noteId, taskId
Trigger: task completed in GHL
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
contactId, taskId, status
Bi‑directional data sync reduces manual entry and data errors
Automated updates for tasks and notes save time and improve traceability
Scalable workflows allow teams to run on autopilot as data grows
This glossary defines common terms used in the GHL Contacts API integration with commonsku, including endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that enables software components to communicate with each other.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined operation.
A method that allows one app to push real-time data to another when a defined event occurs.
The process of verifying identity and granting access to API resources.
Automatically pull a new contact’s data from GHL into commonsku when a lead is converted to a contact.
Sync tasks created in GHL to corresponding tasks in commonsku and reflect status changes in real time.
Aggregate notes and calendar events from GHL into a unified contact history in commonsku.
Obtain API keys or OAuth tokens from both accounts and set up proper scopes for contact data.
Map endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to your Commonsku workflows.
Run tests for data integrity, handle errors, and then enable automatic syncing.
The Contacts API exposes core data such as contact details, notes, tasks, and appointments for each contact. This allows you to retrieve up-to-date information and keep both apps aligned. It supports read permissions to fetch data and write permissions to update when configured.
No-code options exist through automation platforms or built-in connectors that use the API under the hood. While some technical setup helps, you can often design flows using triggers, actions, and mappings without writing code.
Essential endpoints for syncing include GET /contacts/:contactId for profiles, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks for tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for notes, and POST /contacts/ for creating new contacts. Depending on needs, you may also use PUT /contacts/:contactId and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update records.
Security relies on OAuth tokens or API keys, scoped access, and secure credential storage. Use HTTPS for all requests and rotate credentials regularly. Implement retry strategies to minimize exposure to transient errors.
Yes. You can map and limit which fields sync between GHL and commonsku, enabling selective field replication and transform data to match each system’s schema.
Plan for retry logic, exponential backoff, and clear error handling. Log failures, notify the team, and implement idempotent operations where possible to avoid duplicates.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Check your GHL account documentation for exact quotas and implement retries with backoff to ensure reliable syncing.
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