Use OAuth 2.0 to securely access Contacts data via the GHL API. Generate a client ID and client secret, request the contacts.readonly scope, and grant permissions during setup.
During setup, connect your Zapier account to the App Connector and authorize access to the GHL Contacts API with the required scope so you can run zaps.
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 when a contact is created or updated in the GHL Contacts API to start a Zap.
Actions include creating or updating a contact in GHL, syncing basic fields, and triggering additional steps in your workflow.
Example paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger when a new task is created or a note is added for a contact.
Create and update tasks, attach notes, and reflect status changes on the contact.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate, noteId
Trigger when a note is created or updated for a contact.
Create, update, and link notes to the corresponding contact.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, id, noteId
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This section defines core terms you will encounter when connecting the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields.
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an operation in a web service.
An industry-standard authorization protocol used to grant secure access to APIs without sharing passwords.
A URL that allows one app to push real-time data to another as events occur.
The process of granting permissions and access tokens for API usage.
Automatically enrich contact records by pulling data from external sources via Zapier.
Create tasks when a contact reaches a milestone and assign to team members.
Sync notes from support chats or emails into Contacts notes for a complete history.
Register your GHL app in the developer portal, obtain client credentials, and define required scopes.
Authorize the App Connector in Zapier and test the connection to ensure endpoints respond.
Create zaps that map fields, handle errors gracefully, and automate tasks, notes, and contacts.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to map data between the GHL Contacts API and Zapier. Set up triggers, actions, and searches directly in the Zapier UI. If you need advanced logic, you can still leverage built-in fields and simple expressions.
Yes. The Contacts API endpoints include a comprehensive set such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/, POST /contacts/, and related task and note endpoints. You can build multi-step zaps that leverage these endpoints for robust workflows.
Security is handled with OAuth 2.0. Your access tokens are stored securely and can be revoked at any time from the app settings. Ensure you grant the minimum required scopes for your workflow.
You can fetch contacts with GET /contacts/ and fetch individual records with GET /contacts/:contactId. For large inventories, use pagination and filters supported by the API.
Field mapping happens in Zapier when you configure your trigger or action. You’ll see the available GHL fields and can map them to Zapier fields. You can also use simple transforms to align data types.
Yes, you can delete data via DELETE endpoints such as DELETE /contacts/:contactId. Use caution and ensure you have proper backups or permissions before deleting records.
Endpoint definitions are shown in the Endpoint List section above. You can also refer to the API docs within your GHL developer portal for detailed endpoint behavior and responses.
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