To begin, choose an authentication method (OAuth 2.0 or API key) and securely store credentials. Emelia will use these credentials to request access tokens that authorize API calls to Contacts API.
Create an app connection in the GHL developer portal for Emelia, then exchange client credentials for access tokens. Keep tokens secure and refresh as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a specific contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note\nGET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact\nGET /contacts/ — List all contacts\nGET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business\nPOST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add a tag to a contact
Real-time retrieval of contact data when changes occur in your systems.
Perform CRUD operations on contacts, tasks, notes and appointments via standard HTTP methods.
Sample: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact.
contactId, name, email
Use Zapier to automate workflows between Emelia and Contacts API without code.
Create, update, and sync contacts and related records through Zapier triggers and actions.
Example: POST /contacts/ for creating a new contact via Zapier.
contactId, name, email
Receive events when a contact is created, updated, or deleted.
Update Emelia records and trigger automations based on webhook payloads.
Example: POST /webhooks to listen for events.
webhookId, event, payload
Build powerful integrations without writing code using visual builders and prebuilt endpoints.
Automate data flow between Emelia and your CRM, tasks, notes, and more.
Map fields, endpoints, and workflows with drag-and-drop tools for quick setup.
A quick reference to essential elements (endpoints, authentication, and data fields) used when connecting Emelia to Contacts API.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to perform an action in the GHL API.
Credentials and tokens used to authorize API requests.
A mechanism to receive real-time updates from external systems.
An individual record representing a person or company in your Contacts list.
Set up automated follow-ups and task assignments when contact data changes.
Sync tasks between Emelia and your CRM to keep teams aligned.
Attach contextual notes and surface insights in Emelia dashboards.
Create an app in your GHL developer portal and obtain client credentials (client_id and client_secret).
Configure OAuth2 flow, generate access tokens, and verify endpoint responses.
Switch to production, track API usage, and monitor webhooks.
The Contacts API is a robust set of HTTP endpoints that let Emelia read and manage contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments. It provides programmatic access to your CRM data, enabling automation and seamless workflows across systems. Whether you need to pull a contact record or push updates from Emelia, the API offers consistent, RESTful access to essential resources.
Authentication is required for every API call. Use OAuth 2.0 for secure token-based access or API keys for simpler integrations. Tokens should be stored securely and refreshed before expiration to maintain uninterrupted access.
Available endpoints cover core resources: contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, plus business-scoped listing. You can create, retrieve, update, and delete records as needed, and you can attach tags to contacts for richer organization.
Yes. The API supports full CRUD operations for contacts, with endpoints to create (POST /contacts/), read (GET /contacts/:contactId), update (PUT /contacts/:contactId), and delete (DELETE /contacts/:contactId). Tasks, notes, and other related resources are similarly operable.
Webhooks are supported to push real-time updates from GHL to Emelia. You can configure events (create, update, delete) and consume payloads to keep your data synchronized and trigger automations.
Rate limits apply to API requests to ensure reliability. If you anticipate heavy usage, consider batching requests, using webhooks for event-driven updates, and implementing exponential backoff in your retry strategy.
Testing connections is done by issuing sample requests against the endpoints in a development environment, validating authentication tokens, and confirming responses match your expected schemas. Use sandbox or test credentials where available before going live.
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