The Contacts API uses OAuth 2.0 tokens to authorize requests. Create or refresh your access token and include the token in your API calls to securely access contact data.
Within Zapier, connect Dropcontact to your account and grant permission to access the Contacts API. This establishes the secure bridge for automated workflows between Dropcontact and the Contacts API.
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: When a contact is added or updated in Dropcontact, fetch the latest details from the Contacts API.
Actions: Upsert or update a contact in the Contacts API; attach enrichment notes; update tags.
Method/Path: GET /contacts/:contactId (retrieve) to enrich records.
Key fields: id, name, email, phone, company, tags
Trigger: Scheduled sync (e.g., daily) to refresh multiple contacts.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; bulk tag assignment.
Method/Path: GET /contacts/ (list) for batch operations.
Key fields: id, email, name, status, lastEnriched
Trigger: New lead detected in Dropcontact.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create a new contact with enriched data; create follow-up tasks.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/
Key fields: name, email, phone, company, tags, source
Benefit: Build powerful automations without writing code, using Zapier’s visual editor.
Benefit: Eliminate manual data entry by enriching and syncing contact records automatically.
Benefit: Centralize workflows in Zapier App Connector for scalable automation across teams.
Explore core concepts: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and fields that power the integration.
The URL path that accesses a specific resource or action in the API.
An event that starts an automation, such as a new or updated contact.
The method of proving identity to access data (e.g., OAuth tokens).
An operation that creates, updates, or deletes data in the API.
Automatically enrich new contacts in Dropcontact and push updates to the Contacts API, keeping records fresh.
Run daily or hourly refreshes to keep contact data up to date across systems.
Leverage enriched data to score leads and automatically route them to sales tasks.
In Zapier, authorize Dropcontact to access your Contacts API data.
Map fields, set triggers and actions, and define field mappings.
Run tests, verify data flow, and deploy automation.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints for retrieving, updating, and managing contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Use GET to read data, POST to create, PUT to update, and DELETE to remove as needed. See the Endpoint List for full details. In a Zapier workflow, you typically trigger on changes in Dropcontact and map fields to corresponding API endpoints.
Authorization is handled via OAuth tokens issued by the Contacts API. In Zapier, you’ll connect the service once to establish a secure credential that is used by subsequent triggers and actions. Keep tokens confidential and refresh them as needed per your API provider’s guidelines.
Typically you’ll need fields like name, email, and phone to create or update a contact. Optional fields such as company, tags, and custom fields can enrich records. Always map required fields in your Zap so API calls succeed without errors.
Yes. You can schedule regular enrichment and updates using Zapier’s scheduling features. This enables periodic syncs to keep contact data fresh and aligned across systems.
If a synchronization fails, check the API response for error codes, verify credentials, and confirm the endpoint paths and payloads. Re-run the step after adjusting mappings or credentials. Enable retries where supported by your workflow.
Most APIs impose rate limits. Plan your triggers and batch updates accordingly, and implement backoff retries to avoid throttling. If you hit limits, spread calls across intervals or optimize field mappings to reduce unnecessary requests.
Zapier provides task history and log data for each workflow run. Review run details, error messages, and payloads to diagnose issues. Consider enabling detailed logs and setting up notifications for failures.
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