Access to the Contacts API is secured with tokens. Generate a client token in your GHL dashboard and include it in your requests to authenticate API calls from DigitalOcean.
Authenticate DigitalOcean with an API token or OAuth depending on your setup. Store tokens securely and rotate them regularly.
Endpoints available in the Contacts API include: 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. The API also supports the contacts.write endpoint pattern for create/update/delete operations.
Trigger: New DigitalOcean user is created or updated
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create a contact or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; map fields like name, email, company, and digitalOceanUserId
POST /contacts/
name, email, company, phone, digitalOceanUserId
Trigger: A DigitalOcean task is created or updated for a contact
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create a task; include title, dueDate, status, and priority
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, title, dueDate, status, priority
Trigger: A note is added in DigitalOcean for a contact
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to attach notes
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, content
Real-time data sync between DigitalOcean and your Contacts database reduces manual data entry.
Automated task creation and note logging keep teams aligned without writing code.
Centralized contact management across platforms improves customer onboarding and support.
Core concepts you’ll encounter when connecting GHL Contacts API with DigitalOcean are described below.
The process of proving your identity to access the API securely, typically via tokens or OAuth.
A specific URL path in the API that performs a defined action, such as retrieving a contact.
A way for apps to send real-time data to another service when an event occurs.
A token used to authorize requests to an API, usually provided by the service.
Use a signup webhook to create a new contact in the Contacts API with the user’s details from DigitalOcean.
When a DigitalOcean task is updated, post a note or update a task in the Contacts API to reflect progress.
Automatically append a welcome note when a contact is created from a DigitalOcean event.
Generate and store your GHL API token and DigitalOcean API token securely.
Set up a webhook in DigitalOcean and map endpoints in the Contacts API to receive and push data.
Run tests for create, update, and delete flows and monitor logs for any failures.
The Contacts API supports token-based authentication. Use the GHL-generated token for API calls originating from DigitalOcean. For added security, implement token rotation and secure storage. Begin with a test token in a staging environment to validate permissions and scopes.
Start with the core endpoints to create and fetch contacts: GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/. Then add related resources like tasks and notes to build a complete workflow.
Yes. You can use a sandbox or dev environment to test webhooks and API calls before going live. DigitalOcean can trigger events that simulate real users.
Basic setup can be done without custom code using no-code automation tools, but some light scripting may be needed for advanced mappings and error handling.
Connection uses TLS encryption during transit and token-based authentication at rest. Rotate credentials regularly and limit access with least privilege.
Rate limits apply per API key. If you anticipate high volume, implement backoff strategies and batch requests where possible.
Use the built-in logs and webhooks dashboards in GHL and DigitalOcean to monitor activity, along with custom alerting on failures.
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