Use OAuth 2.0 or an API key to grant Zapier permission to read and manage contacts via the GHL API.
In Zapier, grant the requested permissions to connect to the Contacts API, then select scopes like readonly or write as required.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact by ID 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 specific note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business contacts.write — Use with write scope to modify 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 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 in GHL
Actions: Retrieve contact data, create tasks, and attach notes via the API
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: New or updated notes for a contact
Actions: Create or update a spreadsheet row with notes
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Fields: contactId, notesId, notes
Trigger: New task for a contact is created
Actions: Create a new task via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and update status
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Fields: contactId, title, dueDate, status
Automate repetitive CRM tasks without writing a line of code
Centralize data across tools and keep contacts synchronized
Leverage templates and zaps to scale your workflows
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mappings that connect GHL with Zapier
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access a particular function of the GHL API.
A real-time notification mechanism that informs your app when an event occurs.
A secure authorization framework used to grant access without sharing passwords.
A cap on how many API requests you can make in a given time window.
Automate new user onboarding tasks: create contact, assign tasks, and send welcome notes.
Route inquiries to the right team by creating tasks linked to contacts.
Send automated follow-ups based on contact status changes.
In Zapier, select Contacts API and authorize access to your GHL account.
Choose a trigger like New or Updated Contact and an action like Create Task or Add Note.
Run tests, review logs, and switch the Zap to ON.
No coding is required. Zapier handles triggers, actions, and data mapping. Use the visual builder to connect GHL’s Contacts API endpoints with your apps. This makes automations quick to deploy and easy to adjust.
A wide range of endpoints are exposed, including retrieving contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments. You can also create and update contacts and tasks via POST/PUT endpoints. See the endpoint list for details.
Security is built with OAuth 2.0 and access tokens. Zapier stores credentials securely and only requests appropriate scopes.
Yes. You can read (readonly) and write (write) contact data with the appropriate scopes granted during setup.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. If you stay within limits, you won’t encounter throttling; otherwise, implement exponential backoff.
Use Zapier’s Test feature in the editor, check task history, and review error messages to refine your Zap before enabling it.
Visit our documentation, search for the Contacts API and Zapier integration. You’ll find tutorials, guides, and example Zaps.
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