Use OAuth 2.0 with your GHL API credentials. Generate an access token and securely store it in Zapier. Scopes: contacts.readonly.
Connect your Zapier account and authorize the integration; Zapier will manage token refresh automatically.
– 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: New or updated contact in GHL; Action: pull contact data and related tasks and notes.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, fetch related tasks, notes, and appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, lastModified, email, phone
Trigger: New contact form submission or CRM update
Actions: Create new contact (POST /contacts/), update existing (PUT /contacts/:contactId), delete (DELETE /contacts/:contactId) as needed.
POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name, businessId
Trigger: Contact updated or added
Actions: Create and update tasks, mark completed, delete tasks, and assign tags.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
contactId, taskId, status, tags
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Glossary of essential terms used when connecting GHL’s Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
The set of HTTP endpoints you can call to read, create, update, or delete data within GHL, including contacts, tasks, notes, and more.
The process of granting access to endpoints via tokens and scopes in OAuth 2.0.
The authorization framework used to securely obtain access tokens for API calls.
A specific URL path that performs a defined operation in the API.
Capture new submissions and automatically create or update contact records in GHL, then trigger follow-ups.
Create tasks and notes in GHL from Zapier actions and push summaries to Google Docs or Sheets.
Schedule reminders via calendar apps when tasks are updated to completed or due.
Obtain OAuth client credentials from GHL and configure the connection in Zapier to enable token exchange.
Add a Zap, choose Contacts API actions, and test data flow.
Run end-to-end tests and switch on automation for your team.
The Contacts API allows programmatic access to contact data, including details, tasks, notes, and tags. It enables apps like Zapier App Connector to automate CRUD operations and sync data in real time. Use the defined endpoints with proper authentication and scopes. Ensure you respect rate limits and handle errors gracefully with retries and logging.
No-code is the goal. Zapier App Connector provides a visual workflow builder to map endpoints to actions. You can automate complex processes without writing code. For advanced use, you can extend with custom webhooks or include multi-step Zaps.
The integration exposes endpoints to read, create, update, and delete contacts, tasks, notes, and tags. See list under Endpoint Documentation. Common patterns include GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ for create.
Yes. Use OAuth 2.0 with scoped access tokens. Zapier stores and refreshes tokens automatically. Always use HTTPS and follow best practices for secret management.
Yes. You can create and update tasks, mark them as completed, and assign tags via endpoints 13-17. Automate reminders and status changes. Chaining with notes ensures complete context.
Use the Zapier test feature to fetch a sample contact and related data. Validate credentials, scopes, and API responses. Check for rate limit headers and implement retry logic.
Refer to the official API docs and the Zapier App Connector help center for tutorials, field mappings, and best practices. Join the community for tips and templates.
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