Authenticate to the GHL Contacts API within the Zapier App Connector using the provided scope (contacts.readonly). Follow the OAuth or API key flow to obtain access tokens and keep them secure.
Configure the Zapier App Connector to securely connect to Contacts API with OAuth credentials or API keys, ensuring tokens are refreshed automatically.
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; 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 specific contact is requested or when a contact is created, allowing on-demand retrieval of details.
Actions include fetching the main contact record, pulling related tasks and notes, and optionally updating or tagging the contact.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId; Optional: name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger on new or updated contacts to pull a batch of records.
Actions: retrieve a list from GET /contacts/, paginate as needed, and map fields to your destination app.
GET /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, businessId
Trigger when a task related to a contact changes status or is updated.
Actions: update a task via PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId and optionally mark completion with the corresponding endpoint.
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, title
Automate workflows quickly without writing code, using triggers, actions, and pre-built endpoints.
Ship integrations faster by reusing endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ across apps.
Keep data synchronized across Tasks, Notes, and Appointments with minimal setup.
A concise glossary of terms used when integrating the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector and Formlets.
A set of rules and tools that allows software applications to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL that performs a defined action or returns data when called.
A standard for authorizing access to resources without sharing passwords, often used for API authentication.
A callback mechanism that notifies your app when an event occurs in another service.
Use GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details and automatically create tasks and notes when a new contact is added.
Trigger a sequence when a contact is created to assign tasks and send notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Group and route contacts by businessId using GET /contacts/business/:businessId and related endpoints.
Step 1: In Zapier, configure the GHL Contacts API app with OAuth or API keys to authorize access.
Step 2: Choose triggers and actions (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId) and map fields to your destination app.
Step 3: Run tests, validate data flow, and deploy your Zapier workflow.
The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints to manage contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and more. Use the endpoints listed to read and manipulate data. Always respect the scope contacts.readonly and upgrade permissions as needed.
You can connect without code by using Zapier App Connector’s built-in authentication flows, or you can implement OAuth/API key authentication as supported by the GHL API. The App Connector handles token refresh and secure storage.
At minimum, endpoints for getting a contact, listing contacts, and managing tasks/notes are supported (endpoints 1-7, 9-17). You can mix endpoints to build your workflow.
Authentication is done in the App Connector setup. Use OAuth or API keys as provided by your GHL credentials; ensure the scope aligns to your data needs (contacts.readonly).
Yes. Endpoints such as PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId allow updating tasks and keeping the project synchronized with GHL.
Yes. You can pull notes via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and fetch appointments with GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Test the connection by running a simple Zap with a test contact, verify fields map correctly, and check any error logs in Zapier or GHL.
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