Use OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts API and request the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ to view contact data without making changes. Store tokens securely and refresh them as needed.
Connect via OAuth 2.0 between Zapier and GHL. Create a GHL OAuth client, provide the client credentials to Zapier, authorize access, and test the connection before building Zaps.
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 on new or updated contact in GHL to start a Zap.
Pull the contact data, including tasks and notes, and map fields in Zapier to start downstream actions.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone, status
Schedule a periodic pull of all contacts to keep your CRM in sync.
Store a summarized list of contacts or trigger updates when changes are detected; supports incremental syncing via endpoint usage.
GET /contacts/
contactId, name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger: new notes are added or existing notes are updated.
Fetch notes and related task data, then map to Zapier fields for notifications or record keeping.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
notes.id, notes.content, notes.date
No‑code integration lets you automate workflows between GHL and your favorite apps without writing a line of code.
Quick setup and immediate value with drag‑and‑drop Zaps, triggers, and actions.
Flexible data mapping and scheduling options let you tailor automations to your business cadence.
This glossary covers API, endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data mapping to help you design robust automations between the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface: a defined set of calls, data formats, and conventions that allow apps to talk to each other.
A specific URL and HTTP method in the GHL API used to perform a task or retrieve data.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that grants limited access to user data without sharing credentials.
A real-time data push mechanism that notifies your app when something changes in GHL.
Automatically create a task when a contact field changes to keep teams aligned.
Attach notes to deals, projects, or support tickets via Zapier to capture context.
Schedule nightly exports of contacts to Google Sheets for leadership dashboards.
Create a GHL OAuth client, capture the client ID and secret, and configure Zapier to use them.
Run the OAuth flow in Zapier to authorize access and verify permissions with a test trigger.
Choose a trigger and map fields to actions to automate your workflow.
The GHL Contacts API provides programmatic access to contact data, including details, tasks, notes, and activities. It enables read-only or write operations depending on the granted scope. Use this API with Zapier to pull or push data between GHL and your other apps, enabling automated workflows without manual data entry.
Yes. With the Zapier App Connector you can build no-code automations that trigger on changes in GHL and perform actions in other apps. You can also schedule recurring syncs without writing code.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId for details, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks for tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for notes. Bulk GET /contacts/ is useful for periodic syncs and reporting.
OAuth 2.0 is used to authorize access. Keep client secrets secure and use refresh tokens to maintain access. Configure token storage securely within Zapier and your systems.
Data mapping aligns GHL fields to your Zapier fields. You can rename, transform, or combine fields to fit downstream apps and ensure data integrity across automations.
GHL rate limits vary by plan and endpoint. For typical automations, stagger requests, paginate results, and use caching to minimize calls and stay within quotas.
Developer credentials are created in your GHL developer settings; you will receive a client ID and secret. Add these to Zapier’s OAuth configuration and test before going live.
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