Authenticate API requests using your GHL account credentials and ensure your Zapier app has the contacts.readonly scope (and write where needed).
Connect Zapier App Connector to GHL by granting permissions and storing tokens securely for ongoing data access.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business; contacts.write — permission scope; POST /contacts/ — Create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact.
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL to pull the latest data into Zapier.
Actions include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch data, and related endpoints to pull tasks, notes, and updates to your workflow.
Example path: GET /contacts/:contactId (with related calls to /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /contacts/:contactId/notes as needed).
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger when a new contact is added or an existing one needs updating in your system.
Actions include POST /contacts/ to create and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, plus optional task creation via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Key methods: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and possibly GET for verification.
Key fields: email, firstName, lastName, businessId, contactId
Trigger when tasks or tags change on a contact to keep systems in sync.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to apply tags.
Method paths: /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, tagName
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This glossary defines the core concepts you’ll encounter: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields used when connecting GHL to Zapier.
The GHL API that lets apps read and modify contacts, notes, tasks, appointments, and other resources.
A specific URL path used to access a resource in the API.
An event in GHL or Zapier that starts a workflow.
An operation executed by Zapier in response to a trigger.
Create a Zap that creates a new contact in GHL and immediately assigns a starter task and welcome note.
Automatically tag new contacts based on form data and source, then route to appropriate campaigns.
Send a weekly digest of new and updated contacts, tasks, and notes to your Slack channel or email.
Authorize your GHL account in Zapier App Connector and select the Contacts API scope.
Choose the endpoints you need and map fields to your Zapier workflows.
Run tests to verify data flow, then enable the Zapier integration for ongoing automation.
You’ll need a GHL API key with appropriate scopes. In Zapier, connect using the GHL app and select the Contacts API. This ensures you can read contact data and, where allowed, write updates. Always follow security best practices when storing tokens.
Endpoints provide access to contacts, tasks, notes, tags, and more. Use GET to fetch, POST to create, PUT to update, and DELETE to remove when necessary. Map fields carefully to your destination apps.
Authentication occurs via OAuth or API keys depending on your setup. In Zapier, securely store tokens and refresh as needed. Validate scopes to ensure access for reads and writes.
Yes. Triggers can respond to contact creation or updates. You can configure a Zap to run when new data is available and take actions accordingly.
Map fields like email, name, phone, and custom fields from GHL to your destination. Zapier’s field mapping lets you select exact sources for each target field.
The GHL API uses rate limits. Plan your polling or use webhooks where available, and implement retries with exponential backoff to stay within limits.
If a contact is deleted in GHL, ensure your Zap either handles the deletion gracefully or re-synces as needed. Implement a cleanup step if required.
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