The Contacts API requires secure authorization with your GHL credentials. Use the approved OAuth 2.0 flow or API keys with the scope: contacts.readonly to grant Covve Scan access to contact data.
Covve Scan authenticates to the Contacts API using the credentials generated in your GHL account. Treat credentials as sensitive; rotate keys regularly and limit access.
End points 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, 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 Covve Scan needs the latest contact data to display or update.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details; optionally GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /notes for context.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, company, tags
Trigger: Updates to a contact in Covve Scan should reflect in Contacts API.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update fields; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, updatedFields
Trigger: New tasks or notes linked to a contact in Covve Scan.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET for retrieval.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, content
Automates data sync between Covve Scan and the Contacts API without writing code.
Unifies contact records across tools for a single source of truth.
Enables efficient task and note tracking within a single workflow.
This glossary covers API endpoints, authentication methods, triggers, key data fields, and typical workflows when connecting Covve Scan to the Contacts API.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action on a web service.
The process of proving identity (via OAuth 2.0 or API keys) to access secure APIs.
Standards for authorizing app access without sharing user passwords; OAuth 2.0 uses tokens, API keys grant access to specific resources.
Permissions granted to an app to access certain data or actions within an API (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Automatically pull contact data from Covve events to populate and enrich Contacts API records.
Create and link tasks and notes from Covve Scan activity back to Contacts, giving teams a unified history.
Use Covve Scan to pull business data via /contacts/business/:businessId and enrich contact profiles in one place.
Obtain a GHL API key and configure Covve Scan with the required scope: contacts.readonly.
Map Covve Scan data fields to Contacts API fields (e.g., name, email, phone, notes, tasks).
Run test requests, verify responses, ensure authentication and permissions work as intended.
No coding is required thanks to the built-in connectors in Covve Scan. Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys and configure the required endpoints in your GHL account. In most setups, you can get started with the default mappings and adjust as needed. If you need advanced customization, refer to the API docs to tailor requests, data mappings, and error handling.
The required scope is contacts.readonly. Ensure you grant exactly that scope to Covve Scan to view contact data. If you need to modify data, request additional scopes such as contacts.write in accordance with your GHL permissions and security policies.
Commonly used endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for notes. For creation or updates, you may use POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and related endpoints as needed.
To test the connection, perform sample API calls from the GHL console or Covve Scan test mode. Verify that authentication succeeds, the correct scope is granted, and that the responses contain the expected fields. Check for errors in the response and review logs for troubleshooting.
Yes. If you have the appropriate permissions, Covve Scan can create or update contacts using POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Be mindful of data validation and write permissions to avoid accidental overwrites.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API tier. Expect standard per-minute limits and bursts handled by the platform. If you anticipate spikes, implement batching and exponential backoff to stay within quotas.
Logs and errors are available in both Covve Scan and the GHL dashboard. Enable audit logs, check request/response details, and use error messages to diagnose permissions, endpoint, or data mapping issues.
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