To access the Contacts API via the Zapier App Connector, authenticate using OAuth 2.0 and grant the scopes needed for read access to contacts (e.g., contacts.readonly).
During setup, authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL and Crunchbase data through the selected Contacts API scope, then test the connection to confirm permissions.
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 on retrieving a specific contact by ID (GET /contacts/:contactId).
Actions to pull tasks and notes for that contact (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) and optionally pull appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, name, email, phone, company, crunchbaseId, lastUpdated
Trigger on business based lookup via GET /contacts/business/:businessId.
Actions to pull related contacts for a business and map fields to GHL; add or update tags as needed.
GET /contacts/business/:businessId; GET /contacts/:contactId
businessId, contactId, companyName, industry, CrunchbaseScore
Trigger on creating or updating tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId (and completion with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId).
Actions to create, update, complete, or delete tasks and map them to contact fields.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status, priority
Automate data flow without writing code, saving time and reducing manual updates.
Speed up CRM updates using real-time Crunchbase data in workflows.
Consolidate insights with centralized workflows and consistent field mapping.
This glossary defines core terms you will encounter when connecting the GHL Contacts API to the Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, authentication, scopes, rate limits, and data mapping.
A URL and HTTP method used to access a resource in an API.
The process (OAuth 2.0) used to prove identity and grant access.
Fine-grained permissions that limit what an app can read or modify.
Maximum number of API requests allowed in a given window.
Automatically pull Crunchbase company details and merge into GHL contacts via Zapier.
Create tasks when Crunchbase data changes and map fields to task details.
Auto-apply tags in GHL based on Crunchbase industry, location, and funding status.
Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 and select the Contacts API scope, such as contacts.readonly.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/, then map fields to your Zapier steps.
Run tests in Zapier, verify data flows, and set up monitoring and retries.
You can access contact records, tasks, notes, and appointments tied to each Crunchbase contact. The data available depends on the endpoints enabled by your Crunchbase and GHL permissions. Use the read only scope to pull information for reporting and enrichment. If you need to write back data, ensure the appropriate write permissions are granted.
Crunchbase access may require a subscription depending on the data you need. In many cases, publicly available fields can be retrieved with basic access, while richer company details may require a paid plan. Confirm your Crunchbase entitlement to avoid missing data in your automations.
Common required permissions include OAuth 2.0 authorization and the contacts.readonly scope. If you plan to modify data, you may need the contacts.write scope. Always grant the minimum permissions necessary and review scope definitions in your app settings.
Yes. You can create, update, and delete contacts and their tasks using POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints. Ensure your OAuth scopes include the right permissions and test changes in a safe environment before deploying broadly.
Yes, API usage is subject to rate limits. If you approach those limits, implement retries with exponential backoff in Zapier. Monitor usage through logs and throttle requests as needed to maintain reliability.
When errors occur, inspect the API response for status codes and messages. Implement retries for transient errors (like 429 or 5xx) and handle validation errors by correcting your field mappings. Maintain clear logging and alerting for visibility.
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