Access to the Contacts API requires a valid GHL credential with the scope ‘contacts.readonly’. Use your GHL API key or OAuth token in your Zapier connection, and store credentials securely.
When you connect the Zapier App Connector to the Contacts API, you authorize the app to access your data. Grant the requested scopes, then verify the connection by running a test pull.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId; 2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; 3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; 4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; 5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; 6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; 7) GET /contacts/; 8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId; 9) contacts.write; 10) POST /contacts/; 11) PUT /contacts/:contactId; 12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId; 13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; 14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; 15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; 16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; 17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in the Contacts API.
Actions: create or update records in connected apps, attach related tasks, notes, or tags.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, fullName
Trigger: a new task is created for a contact.
Actions: create tasks in connected tools, update status, or assign due dates.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title
Trigger: a note is added or updated for a contact.
Actions: copy notes to a knowledge base, CRM notes field, or team channel.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, noteId, content
Automate repetitive data-entry and cross-app updates without writing any code.
Create powerful workflows using triggers, actions, and filters to keep data synchronized across systems.
Scale processes quickly with ready-made templates, testing, and deployment in minutes.
Understanding API endpoints, authentication methods, and data fields helps you design reliable Zapier workflows between the Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL and HTTP method combination used to access or modify resources in the GHL API.
An authorization framework that issues access tokens to apps to perform actions on behalf of a user.
A notification mechanism where GHL sends real-time events to your app via a registered URL.
The permissions granted to an app to access specific resources.
Automatically create or update contact records when new signups occur via landing pages or forms.
Push tasks to project management or calendar apps when tasks are created in GHL.
Share contact notes with team channels or document stores when updates occur.
Create a new Zapier connection, select Contacts API, and grant the necessary scopes.
Choose contact-related triggers (contact created/updated) and actions (create task, add note, etc.).
Test with real data, fix any mapping issues, then deploy and monitor performance.
No coding is required to get started in many scenarios. The Zapier App Connector offers no-code triggers and actions that map directly to the Contacts API endpoints. For advanced users, you can also extend flows with custom fields and conditional logic. If you need a quick win, use prebuilt templates to automate common contact workflows. If you do want code, you can add custom scripting in Zapier paths to transform data, but it is not required for standard use.
The integration supports a range of endpoints focused on contacts, notes, tasks, and basic business lookups. Typical flows pull contact details, read and update tasks, and sync notes. You can reference endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to build end-to-end automations.
Authentication is handled via your GHL credentials. You’ll provide a token or API key with the required scope (e.g., contacts.readonly) to access the Contacts API. Zapier stores and uses these credentials to perform actions on your behalf. Regularly rotate credentials and review app permissions for security.
To test your connection, run a test pull in Zapier after you connect the app. Verify that you can retrieve a sample contact, its tasks, and notes. If any endpoint returns an error, check the token scope, endpoint path, and that the contactId exists in your GHL account.
Yes. You can create tasks and notes directly from Zapier using the corresponding endpoints. For example, you can POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add a new task, or GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to retrieve notes for a contact and then push updates to your team channels.
There are rate limits imposed by the GHL API and Zapier. Depending on your plan, you may be subject to per-minute or per-hour quotas. If you approach limits, optimize your workflow with batching, reduce polling, and consolidate actions where possible.
Endpoint details are available in the API reference for the Contacts API. Look for the endpoints listed under the available endpoints section, and review the required path parameters (like contactId), supported methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), and any required headers or scopes.
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