Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using OAuth 2.0. Request the scope: contacts.readonly. After consent, securely store and refresh tokens as needed.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts API data. Use OAuth 2.0, grant the required scopes, and configure token storage securely.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List or fetch business-related contacts POST /contacts/ — Create a contact PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: New or updated contact data is retrieved by Zapier.
Actions: Fetch contact details, pull related tasks and notes, then pass data to downstream apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, firstName, lastName, email, phone, custom fields
Trigger: Authorized Zapier can pull the latest tasks for a contact.
Actions: Retrieve tasks, filter by status, map to Zapier fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: id, name, dueDate, status
Trigger: New contact is created in GHL.
Actions: Create contact via POST /contacts/, set initial tags/notes.
POST /contacts/
Key fields: id, email, firstName, lastName
Automate contact workflows without writing code.
Keep data in sync across apps in real-time.
Cut manual data entry and reduce errors with automation.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields used to connect GHL’s Contacts API with Zapier.
A specific URL path that exposes a function in an API.
The process of verifying identity and obtaining access tokens for API requests.
An authorization framework that issues access tokens without sharing user passwords.
A method for real-time updates from an API to an app.
Create a Zap to capture form submissions and add new contacts in GHL with default tags.
Automatically push notes from support tickets into the corresponding contact’s notes field.
Create tasks automatically when a contact’s lifecycle stage changes.
Authorize Zapier App Connector to access Contacts API with the necessary scopes.
Choose endpoints and map fields in Zapier’s interface.
Run tests and deploy your automation across apps.
To authenticate, use OAuth 2.0 and request the required scopes. After granting access, securely store the access token and refresh it before expiration. Use Zapier’s sandbox test environment to verify the connection and ensure data is mapped correctly. You can also rotate tokens regularly and monitor token expiry alerts to maintain a seamless connection.
Yes. You can retrieve a contact’s tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and the full list of contacts with GET /contacts/. Ensure you map fields properly in Zapier and handle pagination if needed. Consider loading initial data in batches to avoid rate limits.
Read endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and GET /contacts/. These endpoints allow fetching data to drive automation. Combine multiple endpoints to assemble a complete data record for workflows.
Yes. Create with POST /contacts/, update with PUT /contacts/:contactId, and delete with DELETE /contacts/:contactId. Use proper error handling and validation to ensure data integrity. Use idempotent requests where possible and handle conflicts gracefully.
Required permissions come from OAuth scopes such as contacts.readonly for read access and additional scopes for write operations. Ensure your app is granted these scopes and that users approve access during OAuth flow. If you need to modify permissions later, request a refreshed consent from the user.
Test the connection by performing a sandboxed workflow in Zapier, verifying token validity, endpoint responses, and data mappings. Review error messages and adjust mappings as needed. Use sample data to validate all fields are correctly consumed and produced.
Endpoints are the API routes you call; actions are the operations in Zapier that run against those endpoints (read, create, update, delete). Map each action to the corresponding endpoint and ensure data fields line up.
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