Use your GHL access token with the required scope, such as contacts.readonly, for read operations. Include your token in the Authorization header for each request.
Configure OAuth 2.0 between Zapier and the GHL API to securely obtain access tokens. Zapier will manage token refresh and re-authentication as needed.
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: When a contact is created or updated in GHL
Actions: Get contact details (GET /contacts/:contactId) and list tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks)
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, status
Trigger: New or updated task for a contact
Actions: Create task (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and update task (PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId)
Method paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate
Trigger: Task deleted or contact removed
Actions: Delete task (DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId) and delete contact (DELETE /contacts/:contactId)
Method paths: DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Automate workflows without coding to sync data between GHL and Zapier.
Leverage ready-to-use endpoints for contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments.
Scale operations with triggers and actions across multiple records.
An overview of elements and processes used in this integration, including endpoints, authentication, and data mapping.
A defined URL path that performs a specific operation in the API.
The method used to securely validate and authorize API requests.
An authorization framework that grants tokens to access APIs.
The portion of the URL that identifies the resource and action.
Capture form submissions to automatically create new Contacts API records and attach initial tasks.
Create reminder tasks when notes are added or updated to keep engagement consistent.
Automatically tag contacts based on notes and attach relevant contextual notes.
Obtain access tokens for GHL and configure OAuth for Zapier.
Map endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/.
Test in Zapier and deploy to production.
Yes. The Contacts API exposes endpoints to fetch, create, update, and delete contacts, tasks, notes, and more. You can retrieve a single contact with GET /contacts/:contactId and create new contacts with POST /contacts/. The API also provides related resources like tasks and notes that support common CRUD operations. Additionally, consider pagination and rate limits when building larger workflows. The endpoint list above outlines the available paths you can leverage in Zapier.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 and access tokens. You will exchange credentials for an access token, attach it to the Authorization header, and refresh tokens as needed. Keep tokens secure and rotate them periodically to maintain security. If your environment requires it, use Zapier’s built-in OAuth flow to simplify setup.
No coding is required to connect via Zapier App Connector. You can map fields, set triggers, and define actions within Zapier’s interface. For advanced scenarios, you can utilize custom webhooks or API calls, but the standard connector covers most automations without writing code.
With the contacts.readonly scope, you can fetch contact records and related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments. This enables reporting, monitoring, and automated workflows that don’t require write operations. If you need to modify data, additional scopes like contacts.write would be required.
Yes. You can create new contacts, update existing ones, and manage related tasks via POST and PUT operations. The API supports creating tasks for a contact and updating or completing them as part of your Zapier automation.
In Zapier, use the test feature for your trigger and actions to verify that data flows as expected. You can also run test requests against the endpoints directly and inspect responses to ensure mappings are correct.
The endpoints list is provided in the Endpoints section of this guide. You can copy the paths from that list and use them in Zapier to configure triggers and actions. If you need a quick reference, refer to the ENDPOINTLIST token content above.
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