Requests to the Contacts API require proper authorization. Use OAuth 2.0 with the scope contacts.readonly for read-only access, and protect your access token in a secure vault.
DripJobs uses app credentials to authorize API calls. Create your API key or OAuth credentials in the GHL developer console, assign the Contacts scope, and configure redirect URIs for testing.
Key endpoints 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
Trigger: A contact is created or updated in DripJobs and the change is pushed to the GHL Contacts record.
Actions: Create or update contact fields, attach notes, and ensure task associations stay in sync.
Method/Path: GET /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger: New or updated tasks in DripJobs are mirrored under GHL tasks for the related contact.
Actions: Create or update tasks, mark completed, assign due dates.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: taskId, contactId, title, status
Trigger: Notes or appointments are added/updated in DripJobs and mirrored in GHL.
Actions: Create notes, schedule or update appointments, attach to the right contact.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes or POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: noteId, appointmentId, contactId, title
Automate data flow between DripJobs and GHL without writing a line of code.
Leverage ready-made endpoints to speed up implementation and avoid custom integrations.
Maintain consistent data across both systems with centralized mapping and error handling.
This section defines essential terms and processes: endpoints, authentication, rate limits, data mapping, and error handling for GHL’s Contacts API and DripJobs integration.
A person or company with stored details in your CRM, such as name, email, phone, and notes.
A specific URL path used to perform a defined operation against the API.
Application Programming Interface – a set of endpoints that enable apps to communicate.
A mechanism that sends real-time updates to your app when events occur in the source system.
Pull new leads from DripJobs and create a rich contact profile in GHL, then kickoff onboarding tasks automatically.
Trigger reminder sequences when task status changes or notes are added, keeping the pipeline moving.
Aggregate contact data, notes, tasks, and appointments into a unified record you can act on.
Register your app in GHL, generate API credentials, and select the Contacts scope.
Store tokens securely and swap between sandbox and production environments as needed.
Run test requests against the endpoints, verify mappings, and monitor for errors before going live.
You can connect DripJobs to the Contacts API without coding by using the GHL App Connector. Start by obtaining credentials and granting the Contacts scope. Follow the endpoint references to fetch and push data as needed. Paragraph 2: Use the provided triggers, actions, and sample payloads to validate data flow in a test environment.
The available endpoints cover contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, among others. Use GET endpoints to read data, POST to create, PUT to update, and DELETE to remove. Review the endpoint list to map which operations you need for your workflow. Paragraph 2: For onboarding, you’ll typically use POST /contacts/ to create and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to assign tasks, then GET endpoints to verify results.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts scope. Exchange an authorization code for an access token and refresh token, then include the access token in the Authorization header of each request. Never expose tokens in client-side code. Paragraph 2: In production, rotate tokens regularly and implement error handling for expired tokens.
Yes. The API enforces rate limits to protect uptime. If you approach the limit, implement exponential backoff and retries. For high-volume flows, consider batching requests where supported. Paragraph 2: Monitor usage in the GHL developer console and adjust polling frequency to stay within limits.
You can write data back to GHL and DripJobs depending on the endpoint and permissions. Use write-capable endpoints like POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to push data, ensuring your app has the correct scope and approvals. Paragraph 2: Always validate writes in a sandbox environment before going live to prevent data inconsistencies.
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