Authenticate using OAuth with the Contacts API scope readonly (contacts.readonly) to allow read access to contact data without granting write permissions.
Configure OAuth credentials in your Zapier developer account to authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts data on behalf of your team.
– 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 contact is created or updated in GHL, prompting Zapier to create or update the corresponding contact in connected apps.
Actions: create or update a contact, attach tasks, notes, or appointments in downstream tools.
Method/Path: read with GET /contacts/:contactId, create with POST /contacts/, and sync changes to other apps.
Key fields: id, email, name, phone, tags, custom fields.
Trigger: periodically pull all contacts with GET /contacts/ to keep CRMs in sync.
Actions: bulk create/update, apply tags, and attach standard notes across apps.
Method/Path: use GET /contacts/ for listing and GET /contacts/:contactId for details.
Key fields: id, email, status, businessId, lastModified.
Trigger: tagging or task updates on a contact start actions in connected apps.
Actions: create tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and apply tags (POST /contacts/:contactId/tags) as part of workflows.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to drive automation.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, tag, status, dueDate.
Automate repetitive contact workflows without writing code; data moves between GHL and your apps automatically.
Leverage ready-made triggers and actions to power onboarding, lead routing, and follow-ups.
Easily audit data movement with logs and notifications built into the Zapier App Connector.
Understand endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, and authentication flows, and how they map to Zapier automations.
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that lets apps talk to the Contacts API and other services.
OAuth is a secure protocol for authorizing apps to access user data without sharing passwords.
A specific route in an API that performs a function, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
A callback that lets an app receive real-time updates from another service.
Fetch additional data from integrated sources whenever a contact is created or updated and push it to your CRM or marketing tools.
Automatically create follow-up tasks when a contact’s status changes to ensure timely outreach.
Use contact attributes to drive targeted campaigns and trigger workflows across apps.
Obtain OAuth credentials and grant permission for the Zapier App Connector to access your Contacts data.
Select and map endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, and PUT /contacts/:contactId to your automation workflows.
Run test automations and monitor logs to ensure data flows correctly between GHL and your apps.
Yes. No-code automation is possible using pre-built triggers and actions in the Zapier App Connector. You can connect your Contacts data to hundreds of apps without writing code, enabling quick workflow creation. Explore templates to start fast and customize steps as needed.
With the read-only scope (contacts.readonly), you can safely view contact details, notes, tasks, and basic metadata. This keeps write permissions restricted while still enabling powerful read operations for reporting and orchestration.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId for individual records, GET /contacts/ for listings, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to manage activities. These endpoints support typical CRM workflows and can be mapped to Zapier triggers and actions to automate data flows.
When errors occur, review API responses and logs in the Zapier App Connector dashboard. Implement retry logic and handle rate limits gracefully. Use idempotent requests where possible to avoid duplicate actions.
Write access exists via endpoints like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Be mindful of permission scopes and validate data before sending requests to prevent unwanted changes.
Webhooks are supported to push updates in real time. Configure your Zapier app to listen for relevant GHL events so downstream apps stay synchronized without polling.
API documentation and credentials are found in your GHL developer portal and the Zapier developer console. Create or manage OAuth clients there and review endpoint references for accurate integration.
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