Request the contacts.readonly scope and exchange credentials for an OAuth token to securely access contact data in GHL.
Configure Rankr with your OAuth client details and ensure the redirect URL is registered so Rankr can obtain access tokens for the GHL Contacts endpoints.
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 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: a contact is updated in GHL, Rankr immediately retrieves the latest data to keep both systems aligned.
Actions: fetch contact by ID, update Rankr records, and optionally push updates back to GHL notes or tasks.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId to pull data; PUT /contacts/:contactId to push updates.
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone, companyId.
Trigger: new or updated Rankr contact triggers a create/update in GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, or PUT /contacts/:contactId to upsert; set basic fields.
Method path: POST /contacts/ for new records; PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates.
Key fields: email, firstName, lastName, phone, businessId.
Trigger: Rankr tags or notes changes trigger updates in GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to add notes.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, tag, noteId.
No developer resources required to start automating data flow.
Visual builders and in-app automations make setup quick.
Consistent data across Rankr and GHL with minimal maintenance.
This section defines core elements: endpoints, authentication, triggers, data fields, and how they map between Rankr (APPNAME) and the GHL Contacts API.
An Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that lets software components communicate with each other.
An open standard for token-based authorization that grants scoped access to resources.
A specific URL in an API where you can request data or perform an action.
The set of permissions granted to an access token for controlled access.
When a new contact is added in GHL, pull enrichment data from Rankr and update the contact profile.
Sync tasks and statuses between Rankr and GHL to keep teams aligned.
Use webhooks to instantly push updates from Rankr to GHL and vice versa.
Create an app in the GHL developer portal and copy the client ID and client secret into Rankr’s OAuth settings.
Set the redirect URI in both Rankr and GHL so tokens can be exchanged securely.
Use sandbox/test data to verify authentication and data syncing before going live.
Rankr uses OAuth 2.0 with a scoped access token for the GHL Contacts API. You’ll request the contacts.readonly scope during the authorization flow. Tokens are renewed via refresh tokens and must be stored securely. Be mindful of token expiry and implement a token refresh mechanism to maintain uninterrupted access.
The endpoints listed above support retrieving contacts, their tasks, notes, and basic creation/updating. Use GET to fetch, POST to create, PUT to update, and DELETE to remove where applicable. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to verify connectivity. Refer to the endpoint list for the full set of capabilities.
No heavy coding is required to get started thanks to Rankr’s no-code tools and automations. If you do code, you can call the REST endpoints with standard HTTP requests and handle responses in your app. For more complex logic, consider webhooks and background jobs to manage retries and failures.
Map fields between Rankr and GHL (e.g., email, firstName, lastName, phone, companyId) to ensure data stays in sync. Use Rankr’s data mapping settings to align these fields with GHL’s contact model and handle any custom fields as needed.
Bi-directional syncing is possible but requires careful planning for conflict resolution, event sequencing, and rate limiting. Use webhooks and occasional polling in combination with idempotent operations to minimize duplicates.
GHL API has rate limits that vary by endpoint. Monitor response headers for rate-limit information and implement exponential backoff and retry logic. Throttling safeguards help maintain reliability during peak usage.
Documentation is available in the Rankr developer portal and the GHL API reference. If you need more help, contact Rankr support or your account manager for guided assistance.
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