To connect Rankr with the GHL Contacts API, register your application in the GHL developer portal, request the contacts.readonly scope, and implement OAuth 2.0 to obtain an access token that authorizes requests to the API.
Rankr uses the GHL access token to authorize requests to the Contacts API. Store tokens securely, rotate them regularly, and configure webhooks or automated refresh flows to keep connections active.
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: a request to fetch a contact by its ID (GET /contacts/:contactId).
Actions: pull related data such as tasks and notes for that contact using GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: create or update a task for a specific contact (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId).
Actions: create tasks and update status; mark tasks completed with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; retrieve tasks via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, dueDate, status, contactId
Trigger: add or remove a tag on a contact (POST /contacts/:contactId/tags).
Actions: apply tags, filter contacts by tag values to trigger automations.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: tagId, tagName, contactId
Benefit: quick, no-code data syncing between GHL and Rankr using pre-built endpoints.
Benefit: automations and workflows unlock without writing code; trigger actions based on contact events.
Benefit: scalable customer data management with a centralized contact view across systems.
This glossary covers core elements like contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags, plus end-to-end processes for connecting GHL to Rankr.
A person stored in GHL with associated fields such as name, email, phone, and custom data.
A to-do item linked to a contact that can have a due date and status.
A text entry attached to a contact for notes and context.
A label used to categorize or segment contacts for campaigns and automation.
Automatically push contact changes from GHL to Rankr to keep records fresh.
Create or update tasks in GHL from Rankr events to trigger follow-ups.
Tag contacts in Rankr based on activity to drive targeted campaigns.
Register in the GHL developer portal and obtain client credentials.
Set scopes to include contacts.readonly and generate an access token for API calls.
Test GET /contacts/:contactId and related endpoints to validate integration.
The GHL Contacts API is designed to retrieve and manage contact data within GHL from external apps like Rankr. It lets you fetch contact profiles, associated tasks, notes, appointments, and tags, enabling you to build automated workflows and dashboards. By using the contacts.readonly scope, Rankr can securely pull information necessary for reporting and orchestration without modifying data.
To read contacts, you must request the contacts.readonly scope during OAuth authorization. This scope grants read access to contact records, tasks, notes, and related entities so Rankr can surface current information for decision making and automation. If you need write access, additional scopes must be requested and evaluated for security implications.
Rankr can read data using the Contacts API with the readonly scope. Writing data back to GHL requires appropriate write scopes and careful handling of mutations. Plan your workflow to avoid unintended changes and ensure data integrity across systems.
Authentication begins in the GHL developer portal where you register your Rankr app and obtain client credentials. Implement the OAuth 2.0 flow to acquire an access token, then attach the token to each API request as a bearer token. Store credentials securely and refresh tokens before expiration.
Typical workflows use endpoints to fetch contacts, load related tasks or notes, and tag or update records. Common patterns include GET /contacts/:contactId for a profile, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks for tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to label a contact for segmentation.
You can start without coding by leveraging the provided endpoints and no-code tools to map data between GHL and Rankr. For complex automations, light scripting or using Zapier App Connector can help orchestrate flows that trigger on contact events.
Before going live, test endpoints in a sandbox or development environment. Validate authentication, token refresh, and each endpoint’s response. Use mock data to verify that tasks, notes, and tags flow correctly into your Rankr workflows.
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