Access to the Contacts API is controlled by scopes and credentials. Use the provided scope: contacts.readonly for read-only access to contacts, and authenticate securely with your API key or OAuth credentials.
CourseStorm authenticates with the GHL Contacts API using your API credentials. Store secrets securely, rotate keys regularly, and follow best practices for secure integration.
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: new or updated CourseStorm contact creates or updates the corresponding GHL contact
Actions: fetch /contacts/:contactId from GHL and push updates to the CourseStorm contact; keep fields in sync
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName
Trigger: a course milestone or completion in CourseStorm
Actions: create or update a task under the contact in GHL
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: CourseStorm activity or note is added
Actions: create a note in GHL under the associated contact
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, noteContent
Automate onboarding: automatically create or update GHL contacts from CourseStorm enrollments using Zapier or a native integration
Real-time data sync without custom code: triggers and actions keep CourseStorm and GHL in sync
Automated reminders, follow-ups, and course milestones driven by data from CourseStorm
Definitions of terms used in this guide: Contact, Task, Note, Endpoint, Trigger, Action, and Field Mapping as they relate to the GHL Contacts API and CourseStorm integration.
A person in your CRM whose data is synced across CourseStorm and the GHL Contacts API.
An actionable item linked to a contact, such as a follow-up or assignment.
A log entry or message attached to a contact’s activity.
A specific API route exposed by the GHL Contacts API used to read or modify data.
Automatically create or update a GHL contact when a student enrolls in a CourseStorm course.
Create tasks in GHL when milestones or course progress occur in CourseStorm.
Log notable course interactions as notes in GHL to build a complete learner timeline.
Obtain API credentials and set the scope to contacts.readonly to begin; upgrade later as needed.
Align CourseStorm fields with GHL Contacts fields and choose endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Create triggers and actions to keep data in sync and automate workflows between CourseStorm and GHL.
No heavy coding is required for basic setup. Use the integration platform (like Zapier) or GHL’s built-in tools to connect CourseStorm and the Contacts API. Start with read-only access and test with a few contacts to validate mappings. As you gain confidence, you can enable write permissions for broader sync.
API rate limits apply; plan calls, batch where possible, and space out requests to stay within quotas. Use pagination for large lists and implement retry logic to handle transient errors.
Pulling all contacts at once can be heavy; use pagination (per-page limits) and incremental syncing. Start with a sample of recent contacts and expand as needed.
Use OAuth or API keys stored securely; rotate credentials regularly and never expose secrets in client-side code. Use secure vaults and the least-privilege scope (starting with contacts.readonly).
Best endpoints for syncing include GET /contacts/:contactId to pull data and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to reflect course milestones. Combine with notes endpoints to capture interactions.
Yes. You can update tasks with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId and fetch or create notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, depending on your setup.
Error logs and activity can be viewed in your integration platform’s dashboard or within GHL’s API logs. Use webhooks and retry tracking to diagnose issues.
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