Use your GHL API key with Ellie. Ensure the key has the scope required for contacts.readonly, and store it securely. Rotate keys regularly and follow least-privilege access.
Ellie uses OAuth-compatible tokens to access GHL resources. In this guide we’ll simulate a secure OAuth flow and show how to refresh tokens when needed.
This section outlines the primary endpoints Ellie will use to manage contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. The list emphasizes retrieval, creation, updates, and deletions, with examples shown for common workflows.
Trigger when Ellie needs to display or validate a contact’s details.
Actions: fetch contact data, cache for quick lookup, and sync core fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger when Ellie needs to display or update a contact’s task list.
Actions: list tasks, filter by status, create or update tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, dueDate, status, completed
Trigger when Ellie needs details for a single task.
Actions: fetch, update task status, mark complete.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
taskId, name, status, completed
Zero-code setup to connect Ellie with GHL data instantly.
Automated workflows and data syncing without writing code.
Secure integration with role-based access and audit trails.
Core concepts: authentication, endpoints, data fields, and lifecycle of contacts.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets Ellie talk to the Contacts API to read and manage contact data.
OAuth 2.0 is a secure authorization framework used to grant Ellie access to GHL resources without exposing user credentials.
Scope defines the permissions Ellie has, such as readonly access to contacts.
An API endpoint is a URL path you call to perform actions like fetching or updating data.
Enhance contact records in Ellie by pulling enrichment data from a secondary source and syncing it back to GHL.
Use task data from a contact to suggest next best actions in Ellie.
Trigger Ellie to create tasks or notes when contact activity changes in GHL.
Obtain a valid GHL API key, configure scopes to contacts.readonly, and store securely.
Set up Ellie to call /contacts and related endpoints, mapping fields to your app.
Run test requests, verify data integrity, handle errors gracefully.
No heavy coding is required for basic reads and writes. Ellie provides guided steps to help you set up quickly. If you’re comfortable with basic API requests, you’ll be productive in minutes. For advanced automation, you can extend workflows with custom triggers.
The API key you generate should have at least contacts.readonly scope to view data. For creating or updating data, use write or manage permissions if supported. Always follow least-privilege principles and rotate keys regularly.
Security is paramount: Ellie relies on OAuth-style token flows, encrypted storage of credentials, and token refresh cycles. Use HTTPS for all calls and monitor access with audit logs to detect anomalies.
Yes. You can retrieve historical data via GET endpoints for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Ensure your keys have appropriate scope and respect API rate limits during bulk fetches.
Token refresh is automatic in a standard flow. If you manage tokens manually, store refresh tokens securely and implement a renewal strategy before expiry to avoid interruptions.
For syncing, use endpoints that pull the latest contact fields first (GET /contacts/:contactId) and then pull related resources (tasks, notes) as needed. Batch requests responsibly to avoid rate limiting.
Logs can be found in Ellie’s integration dashboard and GHL API access logs. Look for request IDs, status codes, and error messages to troubleshoot issues quickly.
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