To begin, create or locate your GHL API credentials and configure them in Zapier App Connector to authorize requests.
During setup, connect Zapier App Connector to your GHL account and select the Contacts API scope to enable data access.
– 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 – GET /contacts/:contactId (read permissions via GET /contacts/:contactId) – 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 in GHL to push data into Zapier and downstream apps.
Actions include retrieving contact details and updating fields via PUT/PATCH to keep systems aligned.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, name, email, phone, tags, customFields
Trigger when a contact’s tasks are created or updated in GHL.
Actions: list, create, update, or complete tasks using endpoints 2,13-16.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, dueDate, status, completed
Trigger when notes or appointments are added or updated for a contact.
Actions: pull notes (endpoints 4-5) and appointments (endpoint 6) into your workflow.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: id, content, date, author, id
Automate data flows between GHL and your apps without writing code.
Leverage real-time triggers and actions to reduce manual data entry and delays.
Create centralized contact workflows for faster onboarding and follow-ups.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, and data flows that connect the GHL Contacts API to Zapier App Connector.
A defined URL in the GHL API that performs a specific operation on data.
A standards-based authorization framework that lets apps access data without sharing passwords.
A URL that receives real-time updates from GHL when events occur.
Permissions granted by your API token that control what your app can read or write.
Automatically generate a task in your project tool when a new contact is created in GHL.
When notes or contact fields change, push updates to your internal CRM or CS platform.
Send a daily summary email with recent notes, tasks, and appointments using supported endpoints.
In Zapier, choose Connect, authorize GHL, and select the Contacts API scope.
Set up a trigger such as New Contact and map fields to your target app.
Run tests, verify data accuracy, then enable automation for live use.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides triggers and actions that let you connect GHL’s Contacts API with your favorite apps without writing code. You can automate common workflows through a graphical setup and mapping interface. Some setup is needed to choose the right scopes, map fields accurately, and test the workflow before going live.
You can access core contact data such as name, email, phone, and tags, plus related data like tasks, notes, and appointments depending on the endpoints you enable. The available endpoints define the scope of read/write access for each workflow.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0 or API keys configured in the Zapier App Connector. You’ll grant access to the Contacts API scope and securely store tokens for repeated requests. Follow the on-screen prompts in Zapier to complete the authorization flow and test the connection.
Yes. The Contacts API supports creating, updating, and deleting contacts and tasks (e.g., POST, PUT, DELETE). You can orchestrate multi-step workflows by chaining endpoints in Zapier actions.
Yes. There are rate limits typical for API usage. If you hit limits, optimize requests, batch where possible, and stagger automated tasks to avoid bursts.
Use the Zapier test feature to run a dry run of your trigger and actions. Check mapped fields, validate data formats, and confirm that data flows to the target app as expected before enabling live automation.
This integration works with other apps supported by Zapier. You can route GHL Contacts API data to CRMs, project management tools, marketing platforms, and more by creating tailored Zaps.
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