Choose OAuth 2.0 or an API key to authorize the Zapier App Connector to access Contacts data. Use least-privilege scopes (readonly when possible).
Complete the app’s OAuth flow to securely connect to GHL, or apply a service token if your setup supports it.
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 on new or updated contact to start automation in your workflow.
Actions: fetch tasks, create tasks, update task status, and attach notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Fields like id, contactId, name, email, phone, and tasks list
Trigger on new notes or appointment changes to keep data fresh in your apps.
Actions: read notes, read appointments, create calendar events when needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Fields: id, noteId, content, date; and appointmentId, time, location
Trigger on contact field updates to sync changes across systems.
Actions: update contact (PUT /contacts/:contactId), add or remove tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, tags
Build powerful automations with drag-and-drop tools, no coding required.
Keep data in sync between GHL and your apps in real-time to avoid manual exports.
Scale outreach and customer workflows with repeatable, tested processes.
Overview of endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping that power the integration.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets software applications communicate over the internet.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function, such as retrieving a contact.
The process of proving identity to access an API, typically via OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
A mechanism for an API to push data to another system in real time when an event occurs.
When a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a follow-up task in your project management tool via Zapier.
Push important contact notes into a central notes app or CRM field to enhance context.
Automatically assign tags to contacts based on field values and route them to tailored workflows.
Initiate OAuth flow from Zapier App Connector to grant access to GHL Contacts API.
Select endpoints, supply necessary parameters, and map data fields between systems.
Run tests, refine triggers, and deploy your automation to production.
The GHL Contacts API provides programmatic access to contact records, notes, tasks, and appointments. It lets developers read and modify contact data to automate workflows. Use the API during setup to fetch contact details, then trigger actions in Zapier based on changes.
Authentication is typically done via OAuth 2.0 or API keys. Your Zapier app should request a token with appropriate scopes. Store tokens securely and refresh as needed; ensure the scopes align with the operations you perform (readonly vs write).
Key endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, and endpoints for tasks, notes, and tags. Other endpoints like GET /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId allow broader interactions.
Yes. You can update a contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId and create or manage notes and tasks. Use POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to assign tags and organize your data.
Real-time syncing depends on the endpoint and your setup. Webhooks and polling patterns can help. Zapier supports webhooks and continuous polling to keep data current.
You do not need to write code in the app; the connector provides no-code triggers, actions, and mapping. For advanced flows, you can still customize with filters and multi-step zaps.
Start by creating a test Zap that requests a contact and logs its data. Test triggers with sample records, then review mappings and adjust as needed before going live.
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