Use API keys or OAuth 2.0 tokens to authorize requests to the Contacts API. Ensure your app has the proper scope (e.g., contacts.readonl yfor viewing data; write scopes for creating or updating records).
Farmbrite authenticates to the GHL Contacts API by presenting a valid API token with the required scope. Store tokens securely and refresh before expiration.
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. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — get a note. GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — list appointments. GET /contacts/ — list all contacts. GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts by business. contacts.write — scope for write operations. 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. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — update a task. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — mark a task completed. DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — delete a task. POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — add a tag to a contact.
Trigger: A new or updated contact is created in Farmbrite.
Actions: Upsert the contact in the Contacts API; update notes when fields change.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger: A new task or note is created in Farmbrite.
Actions: Create corresponding tasks or notes in GHL linked to the contact.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, contactId, dueDate, status
Trigger: A new note or appointment is added in Farmbrite.
Actions: Create notes and calendar appointments in GHL.
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: noteId, contactId, noteText
Centralized contact data reduces duplicates and manual entry.
Automation of tasks, notes, and appointments saves time.
Real-time synchronization ensures teams stay aligned.
Overview of the API elements, endpoints, and the integration workflow.
Application Programming Interface: a set of endpoints that lets your apps talk to GHL to read and write data.
Authentication and authorization mechanisms used to securely access the GHL Contacts API.
A URL path exposed by the API for a specific operation.
A callback URL that GHL can post events to for real-time updates.
Automatically create or update GHL contacts when Farmbrite records change, ensuring consistency.
Bridge Farmbrite task data to GHL tasks so teams stay aligned.
Notes added in Farmbrite automatically appear in the related GHL contact records.
Obtain your GHL API token with the correct scopes and configure Farmbrite to use it.
Define mappings for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments between Farmbrite and GHL.
Run test transfers and set up monitoring to catch errors.
You can sync core contact fields such as name, email, phone, and company between Farmbrite and GHL. You can also link related records like tasks and notes to ensure a complete view of each contact. Field mapping is flexible to fit your data model. If you update a contact in Farmbrite, the corresponding GHL contact can be upserted to keep records consistent. Consider implementing a data verification step to prevent duplicate contacts and ensure data quality across both systems.
Authentication is done via a GHL API token (with the appropriate scopes) or OAuth 2.0 depending on your setup. Always grant the least privilege required for the integration (e.g., readonly for viewing data, write for creating/updating). Store tokens securely, rotate them regularly, and use secure webhooks for event-driven updates.
The primary endpoints you’ll use include /contacts, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/notes, and /contacts/:contactId/appointments. Additional endpoints like /contacts/:contactId/tags and /contacts/business/:businessId support tagging and filtered retrieval. Endpoint availability may vary by plan and scope.
Yes. Upsert operations (create or update) are supported for contacts and related records, enabling seamless bidirectional data flow. Use appropriate HTTP methods (POST for create, PUT for upsert/update) and implement conflict handling to prevent duplicates.
Webhooks can be used for real-time updates, allowing Farmbrite or GHL to push events to a designated endpoint. This enables near-instant synchronization of changes such as new notes, completed tasks, or updated contact details.
APIs may enforce rate limits. Implement exponential backoff and retry logic in your app, log failed attempts, and monitor quota usage. For high-volume operations, batch requests where supported and stagger updates to avoid bursts.
Zapier App Connector can be used to bridge Farmbrite and GHL without heavy custom code. Create Zaps that trigger on Farmbrite events and perform corresponding actions in GHL, or vice versa. This offers a no-code path to common workflows.
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