To access the Contacts API from APPNAME, obtain credentials in GHL (API key or OAuth token), then configure your APPNAME connection to securely call endpoints with the correct scope (contacts.readonly).
In APPNAME, input your GHL credentials, select the Contacts scope, and test the connection to ensure successful API calls.
GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; GET /contacts/; GET /contacts/business/:businessId; API endpoints: contacts.write; POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger when a contact is retrieved or updated in Zapier
Fetch contact data, load related tasks, and return a consolidated record
GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger on contact updates or when new tasks are created
PUT /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
PUT /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger when notes are added or updated
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
contactId, noteId, tag
Automate CRM workflows without writing code.
Sync contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments in real-time.
Scale automation across teams with drag-and-drop setup.
Key elements used in the integration and how data flows between GHL, Zapier App Connector, and the API endpoints.
An Application Programming Interface (API) enables apps to talk to each other programmatically.
A specific URL that performs an action, such as retrieving a contact.
OAuth 2.0 is the standard for authorizing apps to access user data without sharing credentials.
A webhook sends real-time data to your app when events occur in GHL.
Create a new contact in GHL from a form submission and automatically generate welcome tasks.
Schedule periodic notes and tasks to celebrate milestones using endpoint automation.
Tag and group contacts for targeted campaigns and create follow-up tasks automatically.
Obtain your GHL API key or OAuth setup and configure APPNAME.
Use the built-in test connection to verify endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId.
Create automations that trigger on changes and map fields to contact records.
You will need GHL API credentials (key or OAuth token) and a configured APPNAME connection with the contacts.readonly scope. Start by creating a new connection in APPNAME and securely saving the credentials. Then test the connection to confirm access to the Contacts endpoints. The process is designed to be no-code and beginner-friendly.
If you exceed rate limits, implement simple backoff logic in your flows and stagger requests. Consider batching read operations where supported and leverage caching where appropriate. The endpoint for reading contacts is optimized for bulk fetches in some plans.
The most used endpoints are GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks for task creation. They cover common CRM workflows like viewing contact details, listing tasks, and adding work items.
No-code automation is possible. Use APPNAME’s visual builders to map fields, set triggers, and define actions. For more complex logic, you can chain steps using multiple endpoints.
Map standard fields such as name, email, phone, and custom fields using your APPNAME field mapping. You can also derive fields from nested endpoints like tasks or notes to enrich your contact data.
Yes. You can create, update, and tag notes, and add tags to contacts via endpoints like POST /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Errors and logs appear in APPNAME’s connection panel and can be exported. You can review HTTP status codes, error messages, and request payloads to diagnose issues.
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