Use OAuth 2.0 to authorize your Zapier app to access GHL Contacts data. Obtain OAuth credentials from the GHL developer portal and configure them in Zapier’s connection settings.
In Zapier, create a new connection and select the OAuth2 flow. Enter the client ID and secret from GHL, then authorize the connection to access Contacts data.
– 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: new or updated contact; actions pull tasks and notes.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Trigger: task updates or new notes for a contact
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST/PUT for tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: taskId, noteId
Trigger: new contact created or tags changed
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
GET /contacts/, POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, businessId, tagNames
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This section defines endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and fields used in the GHL Contacts API integration with Zapier App Connector.
A person in your CRM with fields like name, email, phone, and custom data.
A specific API URL and HTTP method used to access or modify data.
An event that starts a workflow in GHL or Zapier (e.g., new contact, updated task).
An operation performed in response to a trigger (e.g., create or update a contact).
Map form fields to POST /contacts/ to automatically create new leads in GHL.
When a note is added, trigger a task in GHL to remind the owner.
Use tags to segment contacts by businessId for targeted campaigns.
Authorize GHL and select the Contacts API scope in Zapier.
Choose which endpoints to monitor and which to update in workflows.
Run tests to ensure endpoints respond correctly before going live.
GHL supports OAuth 2.0 tokens for API access. You will configure a client in the GHL developer portal and use those credentials in Zapier. After authorization, your app can request a token and refresh it as needed. Keep tokens secure and rotate periodically. The exact flow may require refreshing tokens on a schedule, depending on your security policy.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints for listing, retrieving, creating, updating, and deleting contacts as well as accessing related resources like tasks, notes, and tags. You can browse GET /contacts, GET /contacts/:contactId, and related endpoints to gather comprehensive data. Use query parameters as needed for filtering.
Yes. You can update a contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId and remove a contact with DELETE /contacts/:contactId from Zapier workflows. Use proper IDs and provide required fields for updates. Deleting a contact will remove it from the GHL system depending on your permissions.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. In Zapier, retry policies handle transient errors. If you hit a limit, implement backoff and retries as recommended by Zapier’s guidelines. Consider batch operations where supported.
Use query parameters or search fields supported by GET /contacts to filter results (e.g., by email, name, or businessId). Combine filters to refine results and reduce unnecessary data transfer.
Yes. You can pull a contact along with related tasks and notes by issuing multiple endpoints in a single workflow, such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. Sequencing these calls keeps data synchronized.
When an API call fails, Zapier will retry according to the configured policy. Implement error handling in your Zap to manage retries, exponential backoff, and alternate actions when needed.
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