Access to the Contacts API requires proper authentication. Use OAuth 2.0 tokens or API keys to securely authorize requests and protect data integrity during integration with Zapier App Connector.
Zapier App Connector handles secure credential storage and token refresh flows. Configure credentials once and rely on built in security to authenticate calls to the Contacts API.
Core endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, 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. These enable retrieving, creating, updating and organizing contact data and related items.
Trigger: When a contact is created or updated in the Contacts API.
Actions: Create or update a contact, add tasks, attach notes, update tags, and sync basic profile fields.
Methods used: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, GET /contacts/:contactId to read.
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger: New note or new task created for a contact.
Actions: Create notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes) and tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks).
Endpoints: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, noteId, taskId
Trigger: Appointment created or updated for a contact.
Actions: Retrieve appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments) and fetch related business data (GET /contacts/business/:businessId).
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Key fields: contactId, businessId, appointmentId
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This glossary defines endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions and data fields used when integrating the Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path used to perform an operation in the Contacts API.
The method that verifies your identity and permissions before allowing API access.
A real time notification mechanism that delivers data from the API to your app.
The data sent with API requests or received in responses.
Capture new signups from landing pages and automatically create a contact in the Contacts API via Zapier App Connector, then tag and route them to the right workflow.
When a contact changes stage, automatically create and assign tasks to teammates to move the deal forward.
Sync notes from support chats, emails or forms into the Contacts API to maintain a complete activity history.
Register credentials or OAuth tokens for both services and test the connection to confirm access.
Select triggers like contact creation, notes added or tasks created, and map fields between systems.
Run end-to-end tests, review logs, and enable automation for live use.
The Contacts API enables programmatic access to your contact data, allowing you to create, read, update and delete contacts and related items like tasks, notes and appointments. When paired with the Zapier App Connector, you can automate CRM workflows without writing code. This makes it easy to sync leads, update contact records, and trigger downstream actions in other apps.
No traditional coding is required. You configure connections, map fields, and set up triggers and actions using the Zapier interface. If you need more advanced logic, you can still extend workflows with conditional steps and filters. The app connector handles authentication securely in the background.
For syncing contacts, use endpoints that create and update contact records (POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId) and read endpoints for verification (GET /contacts/:contactId). To surface tasks and notes, pair read endpoints (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) with create or update actions. This combination keeps CRM data current across systems.
Authentication is handled through secure tokens or API keys. Ensure you have valid credentials for both the Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector, then test the connection. The platform will manage token refreshes and secure storage automatically.
Typically required fields include contactId or a unique identifier, email, firstName, lastName, and optional phone. Validation rules ensure data consistency across CRM records. When creating a contact, you can omit nonessential fields and fill them later as needed.
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