Use OAuth 2.0 tokens from GHL with the Contacts API. Apply the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ for reads; request higher scopes if you need write access. Handle token expiry and rate limits gracefully.
DPD will use OAuth client credentials to securely connect to GHL. Create an app in the GHL developer portal, obtain a client ID and secret, and configure a redirect URI for your integration.
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 DPD creates or updates a contact in GHL.
Actions: Create or update contacts via POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId; read data with GET calls.
Methods: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE mapped to the endpoints above as needed.
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName.
Trigger: Changes in either system push updates to the other in real time.
Actions: Push updates to GHL via /contacts/:contactId and listen for webhooks to mirror changes.
Methods: GET for reads; PUT/PATCH for updates; POST for creates.
Key fields: contactId, lastModified.
Trigger: Large import completes to push a batch into GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/ with a batch payload; process each creation or update accordingly.
Methods: POST
Key fields: contacts array, businessId.
Automate data sync without writing code.
Leverage pre-built endpoints to speed up integration.
Maintain data consistency across systems in real time.
This section defines API terms and data flows between GHL and DPD via the Contacts API.
API: A set of rules that lets apps talk to each other.
Verifying identity to access endpoints securely.
A specific URL to perform an action.
A callback URL that notifies your app of events.
Automatically create new DPD contacts in GHL when a lead arrives.
Sync tasks between DPD and GHL to keep teams aligned.
Mirror notes and activities between systems for complete context.
Create an app in the GHL developer portal and obtain client credentials.
Configure redirect URIs and request the contacts.readonly scope.
Test read/write operations and monitor logs before going live.
The Contacts API requires the scope of ‘contacts.readonly’ for read access. If you need write access, request a higher scope. Always follow least privilege.
Authentication is done via OAuth 2.0 tokens issued by GHL. Include the access token in Authorization headers and refresh as needed.
Yes. You can read and write contacts using endpoints like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Ensure you have the correct scope.
Rate limits vary by plan. Start with the default limit and implement exponential backoff for retries.
Webhooks notify your app of events like contact creation or updates. Configure your endpoints to receive and process these events.
Logs appear in the GHL developer console and your app server. Use the error messages to troubleshoot authentication and endpoint issues.
Bulk imports are supported via POST /contacts/ with a batch payload. Validate before importing to avoid duplicates.
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