To access the Contacts API, set up OAuth credentials in GHL and configure the connection in Zapier App Connector. Use the provided scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly) to control access and ensure secure token handling.
In Zapier, authenticate the Zapier App Connector to securely reach Contacts API endpoints and keep data flowing between systems with token refresh and secure storage.
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 on creation or update of a contact in GHL to sync data and start downstream actions in Zapier.
Actions include creating/updating a contact, creating a related task, or logging a note within a Zapier workflow.
Common methods: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to attach tasks.
Key fields to track: contactId, taskId, businessId, id (note).
Trigger when data is retrieved or batched for dashboards and reporting.
Actions: fetch lists of contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments; filter by businessId or date range.
GET endpoints to read data, e.g., GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, id, businessId.
Trigger bulk synchronization when large contact lists are updated or imported.
Actions: GET /contacts/ with filters, POST /contacts/ to bulk import, and updates via PUT as needed.
Example: POST /contacts/ for bulk import; GET /contacts/ with query parameters.
Key fields: contactId, businessId, id.
Automate routine workflows without writing code using triggers, actions, and filters in a visual builder.
Seamlessly connect your existing tools to a unified workflow via Zapier.
Achieve real-time data synchronization and proactive alerts across systems.
Understand the integration elements: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping.
API stands for Application Programming Interface, a set of rules that allows software components to communicate.
An endpoint is a specific URL in an API that performs a defined operation.
A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback that notifies your system when an event occurs.
Authentication verifies identity and grants access to API resources securely.
Set a Zap to send a personalized welcome email whenever a new contact is added to GHL and synced through Zapier.
Create automatic follow-up tasks when a contact has upcoming milestones or due dates.
Pull notes from GHL and attach to CRM records in your automation to provide context.
Obtain client credentials from GHL and configure them in Zapier for secure access.
Run a connection test in Zapier to verify endpoints respond correctly and data maps as expected.
Create a Zap that uses Contacts API endpoints to trigger actions in other apps.
The Contacts API provides programmatic access to your GHL contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. It enables you to retrieve, create, update, and manage records from your own applications via secure endpoints. This is ideal for building custom automations in No-Code or Low-Code environments like Zapier.
Authentication is handled via OAuth. You will configure your GHL app and obtain access tokens, then securely connect Zapier App Connector to use those tokens for API calls. Tokens should be refreshed as required by your OAuth provider.
The available endpoints include operations on contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/. You can browse the full list in the Endpoint section of this guide.
Yes. You can create new contacts or update existing ones using POST and PUT requests. The Tasks endpoint also lets you create tasks tied to a contact.
You can read and manage tasks, notes, and appointments through their respective endpoints. Creating, updating, and fetching these records is supported.
No coding is required for most automations in Zapier App Connector. You can map fields, set triggers, and build workflows using visual builders.
Test the connection from Zapier by triggering a sample Zap and inspecting the data mapping and endpoint responses. Use sandbox or test data if available.
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