To securely access the Contacts API, configure OAuth or API key methods and grant the Zapier App Connector the necessary scopes (readonly for risk-free reads; write access where needed). This ensures you can read contact data while keeping credentials secure.
Set up authentication in Zapier to authorize requests to the GHL Contacts API. Use client credentials, token refreshing, and test connections to confirm 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 single note; GET /contacts/{contactId}/appointments — List related appointments; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/{businessId} — List contacts for a business; contacts.write — Permissions 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 task complete; DELETE /contacts/{contactId}/tasks/{taskId} — Delete a task; POST /contacts/{contactId}/tags — Tag a contact
Trigger-friendly read: pull a contact’s data on demand and sync it to your systems.
Actions: GET /contacts/{contactId}, GET /contacts/{contactId}/notes, GET /contacts/{contactId}/tasks
GET /contacts/{contactId}
Key fields: contactId, (optional) fields to tailor the response, and read scope.
Trigger when a contact record changes to push updates to GHL.
Actions: PUT /contacts/{contactId}, POST /contacts/{contactId}/tasks
PUT /contacts/{contactId}
Key fields: contactId and updated fields in the payload.
Trigger for new tasks or notes to be logged against a contact.
POST /contacts/{contactId}/tasks
Key fields: contactId, task payload, note payload.
Automate workflows without writing code by connecting Contacts API to Zapier triggers and actions.
Keep contact data in sync across tools with real-time updates and centralized management.
Build scalable campaigns and task pipelines using simple point-and-click automation.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields that govern how data moves between GHL and Zapier.
A contact is a person or company in your CRM record used for outreach and relationship management.
An API path that performs a specific operation on data, such as retrieving a contact or updating a task.
The process of proving identity and granting access to the GHL API resources.
A condition that starts a workflow in Zapier when data changes or events occur.
Capture new leads via forms and auto-create contacts in GHL using the API.
Automatically generate tasks when a contact qualifies for next steps.
Sync notes from meetings to build a complete activity timeline.
Create an API credential in GHL and grant read/write scope as needed.
Choose the endpoints you want to sync (reads for ON, writes for updates).
Test the connection in Zapier and enable live automation.
Authentication typically uses OAuth2 with refresh tokens or API keys. In Zapier, you connect the GHL Contacts API through a secure connection and test it to confirm access. Save credentials securely and rotate them as part of your security policy.
Read-only endpoints include GET /contacts/{contactId}, GET /contacts/{contactId}/tasks, GET /contacts/{contactId}/notes, and GET /contacts/{contactId}/appointments. Write operations require the appropriate write scope and credentials.
Yes. If your credentials include write access, you can create or update contacts via POST and PUT endpoints. Always validate payload schemas and handle errors gracefully in Zapier.
To fetch tasks and notes for a contact, call GET /contacts/{contactId}/tasks and GET /contacts/{contactId}/notes. You can combine these in a Zap to keep data in sync across apps.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API tier. If you approach limits, implement backoff retries, batch requests where supported, and cache static data when possible.
Deleting a contact is possible with DELETE /contacts/{contactId} if your account has the necessary permissions. Consider backups and retention policies before removing data.
API documentation is available in the GHL developer portal and in Zapier’s app connector docs. For tailored guidance, contact support.
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