To authorize requests to the Contacts API, use your GHL developer credentials and pass the access token in the Authorization header. Ensure the requested scope matches the operations you perform (e.g., contacts.readonly).
In Zapier, create a new connection for the Contacts API, provide the client credentials, complete the OAuth flow or API key setup, and test the connection with a sample request.
The Contacts API includes endpoints to read and manage contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Common operations cover retrieving a contact, listing tasks, creating notes, and updating task status. The list below highlights representative endpoints you’ll likely use in integrations.
Trigger: When a contact is created or updated in GHL, fetch the contact data and pull related tasks for syncing with your app.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and optionally update tasks with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger: A new contact is created in GHL, inviting you to pull in notes and initialize a record in your app.
Actions: POST /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to attach notes, and optionally fetch business data with GET /contacts/business/:businessId.
Methods: POST /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, notesId, note, businessId
Trigger: When an appointment is scheduled in GHL, create or update a related task in your app.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to reflect progress, and fetch tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId, taskId, status
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Learn the essential elements and processes used in GHL API integrations with Zapier, including endpoints, authentication, triggers, and actions.
A defined set of rules and endpoints that allows software to communicate and exchange data.
An authorization framework that enables secure access to user data without sharing passwords.
A specific path in an API that performs a particular operation, such as retrieving a contact.
The process of verifying identity to grant access to protected resources.
Capture leads from landing pages and automatically create or update Contacts in GHL, then kick off follow-up tasks.
Whenever a contact’s task is updated in GHL, mirror the change in your project management app to keep teams aligned.
Use notes and tasks to trigger onboarding emails or in-app messages as new contacts move through your funnel.
Retrieve your GHL API credentials and set up the Zapier App Connector connection.
Choose the Contacts API endpoints you need and map data fields to your target apps.
Run tests, validate data flows, and deploy to production with confidence.
Access to contacts data requires the appropriate scope and an authenticated connection. Ensure your token has the contacts.readonly or higher permission and follow best practices for storing credentials. In production, limit token lifetimes and rotate credentials regularly.
Yes. You can automate creation of tasks, notes, and appointments tied to a contact. Use triggers on contact changes and map fields accordingly to keep data in sync.
No coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect GHL’s API endpoints, build triggers and actions, and deploy automations quickly.
Most popular endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/ to create, and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update.
Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys as your chosen method. Store tokens securely, rotate them periodically, and use least-privilege scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly) for automation.
Yes. The Zapier App Connector can be configured to work with multiple GHL accounts by creating separate connections and mapping separate credentials for each account.
Latency varies by plan and region, but typical sync occurs within seconds to a few minutes for standard operations like retrieving contacts or tasks.
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