Authenticate requests to the GHL Contacts API by using your account’s API token. Include the token in the Authorization header as Bearer
Zapier uses OAuth 2.0 to securely access your GHL data, or API keys if your workspace is configured that way. Follow the prompts in Zapier to authorize, then test the connection to ensure data can flow.
Key endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, and related task and note endpoints like POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Trigger: A new contact is created or updated in GHL
Action: Create or update the corresponding contact in APPNAME, and optionally propagate name, email, and custom fields
Endpoint path: /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: email, contactId, firstName, lastName
Trigger: Changes to a contact’s tasks or tags in GHL
Actions: Mirror task creation, updates, and tags in APPNAME to keep records aligned
Endpoint paths: /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, taskId, tagId, status
Trigger: A note is created or updated for a contact in GHL
Actions: Create a note entry in APPNAME or attach to the contact record with note content
Endpoint path: /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, id, content, createdAt
Automate data flow between GHL and APPNAME without writing code.
Set up real-time or scheduled sync to keep records up to date.
Launch new workflows quickly using familiar endpoints and field mappings.
A quick glossary of terms used in GHL and the Zapier App Connector integration to help you design and troubleshoot automations.
A specific URL path that performs an action in the API, used to request data or modify resources.
The process of proving your identity to gain access to the API, typically via tokens.
A mechanism for receiving real-time events from an external service.
The URL segment that identifies the resource and action within an API call.
When a form is submitted, automatically create or update a contact in GHL and push the data to APPNAME for downstream workflows.
Summarize contact activity in GHL and send a digest to APPNAME to inform teams and trigger follow-up actions.
Automatically tag contacts and log notes in APPNAME based on GHL events to improve segmentation.
In GHL, create an API key or OAuth credentials for the Zapier App Connector.
Connect the GHL credentials in the Zapier App Connector and choose the Contacts API to access endpoints.
Map contact fields to your target app in Zapier and run a test to verify data flows correctly.
You can authenticate by granting Zapier access to your GHL account using OAuth 2.0. In most setups, you’ll authorize the Zapier App Connector to read and write contact data. After authorization, test the connection to confirm access. If you run into token issues, regenerate your API token in GHL and reauthorize in Zapier.
For syncing, start with the core endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These allow a complete view of a contact’s lifecycle. Add POST, PUT, and DELETE calls as needed to keep data in sync with your app.
Yes. You can create and update notes, tasks, and tags from Zapier by calling the corresponding endpoints. Map fields, set triggers, and test the workflow to ensure changes propagate correctly.
Rate limits vary by your GHL plan and API usage. In most cases, you’ll be limited by requests per minute and daily quotas. If you hit a limit, implement exponential backoff or staggered runs and monitor usage in the Zapier task history.
No heavy coding is required. Zapier provides a no-code interface to map fields and configure workflows. You’ll only need to provide credentials and define the data mapping and triggers.
If a call fails, check the error response, adjust retry parameters, and re-run. Use Zapier’s built-in task history to diagnose issues and consider adding conditional paths to handle failures gracefully.
API docs are available in your GHL developer portal and the Zapier app directory. Use sample requests and the endpoint list above to get started and test integrations.
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