To access the GHL Contacts API, use your GHL API credentials (API key or OAuth token). Store credentials securely and scope them to the needed permissions as defined by GHL.
In Zapier, connect the GHL Contacts API app by selecting your GHL credentials and granting permission to read and, where allowed, write within the defined scope. This creates a secure connection for triggers and actions.
GET /contacts/:contactId — fetch a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — list tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — view a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — list notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — view a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — fetch a contact’s appointments; GET /contacts/ — list all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ — create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — create a new task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — mark a task complete; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — attach tags to a contact
Trigger: When a contact is requested by ID, fetch fresh data to populate downstream apps.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId; optionally POST/PUT to update fields or create related notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger: New task created for a given contact to sync across tools.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, status, dueDate, description
Trigger: Note added or updated for a contact.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: noteId, content, createdAt
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A quick glossary of terms used in this guide, including GHL, API, endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields, to help you build reliable automations.
GHL refers to the CRM platform whose API exposes contacts, tasks, notes, and more, used in this guide.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to access a resource, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
Credentials used to authenticate requests to the GHL API; manage them securely.
A URL endpoint that GHL can call to notify your apps about events like created contacts or updated tasks.
Capture form submissions and push new contacts into GHL with attached notes and initial tags.
When a new task is added in GHL, mirror it in your project or to-do app, and keep statuses aligned.
Attach contextual notes to contacts when events occur, and trigger follow-ups in calendars or emails.
Authorize Zapier to access your GHL account using API keys or OAuth credentials.
Select which endpoints to expose in your Zapier workflows (for example, contacts and tasks).
Create triggers and actions in Zapier to automate data flow between GHL and your other apps.
The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints for managing contacts, notes, tasks, and more. It enables you to pull contact data, create tasks, add notes, and attach tags to keep teams aligned. Use these endpoints to automate client follow-ups and data enrichment directly from your automation workflows. | Start with the core read endpoints to pull contact data and verify integration health, then add write actions as your apps and permissions allow.
Available endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and more such as POST /contacts/ to create contacts or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update them. The list grows as the integration evolves.
Authenticate via OAuth or API keys, depending on how your GHL account is configured. Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly. Zapier will guide you through the connection steps and request required permissions.
The provided scope in this example is primarily read-only (contacts.readonly). For write operations, ensure your token has the required permissions. Always follow least-privilege principles.
In Zapier, use the built-in field mapping to align GHL contact fields (name, email, phone) with fields in other apps. You can also create custom mappings for notes or tags.
Rate limits vary by plan and endpoint; monitor responses and implement retries with backoff. Start with small test runs before scaling automations.
Yes. Review the Quick Start templates in the Zapier app connector and try common flows like new contact to CRM, or a task update when a note is added.
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