To securely connect, set up OAuth credentials in GHL for the Contacts API and authorize them within the Zapier App Connector using the scope contacts.readonly.
Create an APPNAME entry in Zapier, configure the GHL OAuth redirect URI, and exchange authorization codes for access tokens to access Contacts data with the defined scope.
Core endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to list tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for notes, GET /contacts/ to list all contacts, GET /contacts/business/:businessId, and more. Use CRUD calls for creating, updating, and deleting contacts and related items as needed.
Trigger: Retrieve a specific contact to start a workflow.
Actions: Fetch contact details, pull related tasks and notes for rich context.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags, custom fields
Trigger: When tasks tied to a contact are created or updated
Actions: Retrieve tasks, filter by status and due date, push to CRM workflows
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, status, dueDate, completed
Trigger: New or updated notes for a contact
Actions: Retrieve notes, search by keywords, and attach notes to timelines
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, content, createdAt
Build powerful automations without writing code—connect data from the Contacts API directly to your favorite apps.
Keep data secure with OAuth tokens and scoped permissions (scope: contacts.readonly) managed in one place.
Orchestrate multi-step workflows that touch contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments in a single Zap.
A quick reference to terms used in this guide and how they relate to connecting GHL with the Zapier App Connector.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that lets apps access user data without sharing passwords. Use it to authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts data with scoped permissions.
An API endpoint is a specific URL in the GHL API that performs a function, such as retrieving a contact or a list of tasks.
A mechanism for receiving real-time data from GHL by sending an HTTP POST to a URL you specify.
A declared set of permissions for an API token (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Create Zaps that trigger on contact updates and automatically sync tasks, notes, and calendar events to your team’s collaboration apps.
Automatically push new notes from GHL to your knowledge base or support wiki for faster context sharing.
Schedule weekly exports of contacts to Google Sheets or Excel for reporting and onboarding.
Step 1: In GHL, create a new API app, set the redirect URI to the Zapier App Connector, and copy the client ID and secret.
Step 2: Run the OAuth flow in Zapier to grant the contacts.readonly scope and obtain access tokens.
Step 3: Test API calls in your Zap and deploy to production with monitoring.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to read contact data, tasks, notes, and more from GHL. In Zapier App Connector, you can set up triggers and actions to use these endpoints in your automations. This no-code approach helps you automate workflows across applications. The Dash template emphasizes core workflows around a contact’s lifecycle, ensuring data remains consistent across tools.
Authentication is typically done via OAuth 2.0. You’ll create an app in GHL, configure redirect URIs, and authorize access via Zapier. The app will request the scope you need (for example, contacts.readonly), and you’ll exchange codes for tokens. Keep tokens secure and refresh them before expiry.
Available endpoints include retrieving a single contact, listing a contact’s tasks and notes, updating and deleting contacts, and managing related resources like tags. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId and explore related endpoints to fit your automation needs.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides no-code triggers, actions, and searches that map to the API endpoints. Some basic setup in GHL and Zapier is needed to align fields and authentication.
Data security relies on OAuth tokens and scoped permissions. Use the defined scope (contacts.readonly) to limit access, rotate tokens regularly, and follow best practices for storing credentials.
If authentication fails, verify client credentials, redirect URI, and that the token has not expired. Re-run the OAuth flow and ensure the app is enabled for the correct environment (sandbox or production).
Yes. You can map fields between GHL contacts and the apps connected through Zapier, using Zapier’s field mapping UI and optional code steps for advanced transformations.
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