Use your GHL credentials with the specified scope (contacts.readonly) to authorize requests. In Zapier, connect the GHL Contacts API and grant access to enable read operations across contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 to securely authorize access to the Contacts API. Configure a connected account in Zapier and grant the needed permissions to read and manage contact data.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact 2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact 3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task 4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact 5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a note 6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Get appointments for a contact 7) GET /contacts/ — List contacts 8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business 9) contacts.write — Write-scope endpoint placeholder for contact writes 10) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact 11) PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact 12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact 13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact 14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task 15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed 16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task 17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Tag a contact
Trigger on new or updated contacts to kick off downstream workflows in connected apps.
Actions include creating or updating contacts, adding tasks, and logging notes directly from Zapier.
Common methods to start with: GET /contacts/:contactId for retrieval and POST /contacts/ to create new entries.
Key fields to map: contactId, businessId, taskId, tag, noteId.
Webhook triggers when changes occur in GHL and pushes updates to Zapier in real time.
Actions include creating tasks or notes in GHL and updating contact statuses based on events.
Example: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks for new tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/notes for notes.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, id (note), businessId.
Scheduled runs pull and synchronize large datasets at defined intervals.
Actions include bulk upserts of contacts, tasks, notes, and tags across connected apps.
Typical examples: GET /contacts/ to fetch all contacts; POST /contacts/ to push new records.
Key fields: contactId, businessId, id, tag.
Automate repetitive data entry and keep contact details synchronized across tools without writing a single line of code.
Centralize data flow between GHL and your apps to reduce manual errors and save time.
Build powerful automations and dashboards that react to contact activity in real time.
Understand the elements and processes involved: endpoints, authentication, data mapping, error handling, and rate limits.
Application Programming Interface that enables app-to-app communication.
A specific URL path in an API that performs an action.
Process of verifying identity and permissions to access resources.
A callback mechanism for real-time notifications from a service.
Auto-create a contact record in GHL when a new lead enters Zapier, and schedule welcome tasks and notes automatically.
Link new contacts to tasks and follow-up notes as opportunities move through stages, all updated in real time.
Aggregate contact activity across apps to feed dashboards and KPI reports for teams.
Create a GHL connection in Zapier and authorize access to contacts data within the specified scope.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ and map fields between GHL and your apps.
Run tests to verify data flow, fix mappings if needed, and enable the automation in Zapier.
The Contacts API provides endpoints to retrieve, create, update, and delete contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Use GET endpoints to read data, and POST/PUT/DELETE to modify records. Start with the common GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/:contactId endpoints to explore data structure. The endpoint list also includes specialized routes for tasks, notes, and tags to support full contact management workflows.
Authentication is handled by your GHL credentials connected through Zapier. After connecting the GHL app, Zapier uses OAuth 2.0 to request access with the defined scope (contacts.readonly). Ensure you grant permission for read operations, then test the connection to confirm access to contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments.
Yes. You can create new contacts with POST /contacts/ and update existing ones with PUT /contacts/:contactId. Similarly, you can create tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, update them with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and mark as completed with the appropriate endpoint. Deleting a contact or a task uses DELETE /contacts/:contactId and DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId respectively.
Data mapping is done in Zapier’s action setup. Map GHL fields like name, email, phone, and custom fields to corresponding fields in your target apps. Use the endpoints that return or accept those fields and test mappings in the Zapier test harness to ensure data flows correctly.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect endpoints, map fields, and set triggers. Some familiarity with REST concepts helps, but you can build powerful automations with drag-and-drop actions and simple field mappings.
We provide templates and example Zaps for common workflows like new contact onboarding, task scheduling, and notes synchronization. You can customize these templates to fit your data model and business rules. Explore the Creative Ideas section for more inspiration and practical setups.
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