Obtain a secure OAuth token or API key to authorize requests to Contacts API and protect user data.
Set up OAuth scopes, client secrets, and token refresh to securely connect Zapier to GHL.
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 GET /contacts/:contactId/notes – List notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id – Get a single note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments – Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ – List contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId – List contacts for a business contacts.write – Permissions to write contacts POST /contacts/ – Create a new 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 specific task PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed – Mark a task completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Delete a task POST /contacts/:contactId/tags – Add tags to a contact
Trigger: New lead captured by Facebook Lead Ads
Actions: create or update a contact, store lead fields, and attach initial notes
Method path examples: POST /contacts/ with payload from the lead, or GET /contacts/:contactId to verify existing records
Key fields: email, firstName, lastName, leadId
Trigger: contact updated or lead status changed
Actions: apply tags, create follow-up tasks, update lead notes
Paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, tagIds
Trigger: lead moves through pipeline stages
Actions: update contact record, schedule follow-ups, log interactions
Paths: PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, status, nextActionDate
Build powerful automations without writing code, using visual workflows.
Rapid integration with Facebook Lead Ads to keep your CRM up to date.
Centralized data and tasks avoid data silos and manual entry.
Essential elements and processes to understand the data flow between GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector.
A person in your CRM with fields like name, email, phone, and lifecycle data.
Information captured from Facebook Lead Ads representing a potential customer.
A specific URL path used to retrieve or modify data in the GHL API.
An open standard for secure delegated access to APIs.
Create a workflow that assigns leads to reps based on region or product interest.
Automatically pull task updates into contact notes for context.
Trigger follow-up tasks when a lead status changes.
Obtain OAuth tokens and API keys from GHL and the Zapier app.
Select the endpoints you will use (for example GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/).
Test data flows in a sandbox, then move to production.
Yes. This no-code integration uses Zapier to map Facebook Lead Ads fields to Contact fields in GHL, enabling a seamless data flow without coding. You can configure triggers, actions, and filters in a visual builder to automate lead capture and syncing. The setup guides you through selecting the right triggers and actions, validating data mappings, and monitoring the workflow to ensure data integrity.
Facebook Lead Ads provide fields like email, name, phone, and custom questions. Map these fields to corresponding Contact properties in GHL (email to email, firstName/lastName to name components, and custom fields for lead details). Use Zapier to create a robust field-mapping template so every new lead creates or updates a contact with accurate data.
Authentication uses OAuth tokens that must be refreshed before expiry. Store tokens securely and implement a refresh workflow so API calls continue uninterrupted. Monitor token scopes to ensure only required permissions are active. If your app supports multiple environments, use separate credentials per environment and rotate keys regularly for security.
Absolutely. Build follow-up sequences by creating tasks, calendar events, or notes automatically when leads advance in status. This keeps your sales process moving without manual steps and ensures timely outreach.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan. Plan for bursts during campaigns and implement exponential backoff in retries. If you anticipate high volume, coordinate with your API quota to avoid throttling.
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