Access requires the scope contacts.readonly and a supported authentication method (OAuth 2.0 or API key as your setup allows).
In DisputeFox, authorize the GHL Connector within Zapier to grant read-only access to Contacts data per the defined scope.
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: Retrieve a complete contact profile including tasks and notes for dispute context.
Actions: Fetch contact details, then pull related tasks and notes to present a full activity history in DisputeFox.
GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, businessId
Trigger: Sync all contacts for a given business to support dispute workflows.
Actions: Retrieve list of contacts with basic details and link to the associated business in DisputeFox.
GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Key fields: businessId, contactId
Trigger: When disputes require historical notes and activity context.
Actions: Pull notes by ID and related activity to provide an evidence trail in DisputeFox.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
Key fields: contactId, id
Fast setup with the Zapier App Connector—no custom code required to access read-only contact data.
Seamless data flow between DisputeFox and your CRM without manual data entry.
Automated workflows keep dispute records current with up-to-date contact data.
Key concepts, elements, and processes used when connecting GHL Contacts API to DisputeFox via Zapier.
An individual or entity stored in the Contacts API with a unique contactId and identifying fields.
A specific URL path that performs an operation, such as retrieving a contact or its notes.
A standard authorization framework used to grant access securely to APIs.
Permissions granted to an app to access resources via the API; in this page, contacts.readonly is the active scope.
Automatically fetch and populate contact details into DisputeFox when a new dispute case is created.
Pull the latest notes and tasks to enrich dispute context before resolution.
Sync business-level contact lists to support bulk dispute operations and reporting.
In Zapier, locate the GHL connector and authorize DisputeFox to access Contacts data.
Set scope to contacts.readonly and verify GET endpoints to confirm data flow.
Create automated workflows that use retrieved contact data to inform dispute decisions.
The current setup uses the Contacts API with a read-only scope (contacts.readonly). This means you can fetch contact data, tasks, notes, and related items without making changes to the source data. If your workflow requires writing or updating records, you would need to switch to a write-enabled scope and adjust endpoints accordingly. Always follow least-privilege principles to minimize risk.
With read-only scope, you cannot create or modify contacts through this connector. To enable write capabilities such as POST, PUT, or DELETE endpoints, upgrade the scope to include write permissions and re-authorize the connection. Plan changes carefully to avoid unintended data modifications.
Endpoints listed as read-only in this configuration are primarily GET operations like retrieving a contact, its tasks, notes, and business associations. Write operations (POST, PUT, DELETE) require an elevated scope. Review your app’s permissions before attempting any data mutations.
Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 or API key as supported, and ensure the Access Token or API key includes the contacts.readonly scope. In Zapier, select the GHL connector, authorize with your GHL account, and test a sample GET request to confirm connectivity.
Rate limits and quotas depend on your GHL plan and API configuration. Monitor response headers for rate-limit information and implement exponential backoff in your workflows to stay within limits during high-volume pulls.
During setup, use the built-in test feature in Zapier to call GET endpoints such as /contacts/:contactId and /contacts/:contactId/tasks. Validate data structure, field mappings, and error handling before enabling live runs.
If you later need additional endpoints, review the API documentation, request access to higher scopes if required, and update your Zapier connection. Test new endpoints in a controlled environment before deploying to production.
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