Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 to grant the Zapier App Connector access to Contacts data. Scope: contacts.readonly to match the intended read-only access in this guide.
In Zapier, create or select a connection, authenticate with your GHL account, and approve the requested permissions for the 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 – 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 new or updated contact in GHL
Actions: sync contact data to your destination app; create or update records as needed
GET /contacts/:contactId and PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email
Trigger: when a task is created or updated for a contact
Actions: create or update tasks in the destination app; mark completed state if needed
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: taskId, status, dueDate
Trigger: new notes or appointments for a contact
Actions: push notes and appointments to the target app
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: noteId, appointmentId
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Elements: endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data mapping that connect GHL to your apps via Zapier
A specific URL path used to perform an action or retrieve data from GHL
Authorization framework that grants scoped access to resources without sharing credentials
A URL in your app that receives real-time event notifications from GHL
The set of permissions granted to an app to access specific data or actions
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When a task is created in your PM tool, create or update a corresponding GHL task via the API.
Aggregate notes from email, chat, and docs into GHL notes using Zapier.
Connect your GHL account to Zapier and grant the requested permissions.
Select endpoints and map fields to your destination app to ensure accurate data flow.
Enable the Zap, run a test, and verify records sync in real time.
You can access data using read-only permissions with the Contacts API on GHL via Zapier. If you need to create, update, or delete records, request higher scope or a separate integration plan. Ensure your OAuth token includes the contacts.readonly scope. Always test in a staging environment before going live.
Yes. If your Zapier connection is granted write permissions, you can create and update contacts, tasks, notes, and more using the available endpoints. Be mindful of rate limits.
The primary endpoints include getting contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating and updating records. Use GET for retrieval, POST for creation, PUT for updates, and DELETE for removal where supported.
Use the Test Connection feature in Zapier or trigger a sample Zap to verify data flow. Check response codes and ensure mapping matches fields in your destination app.
Data mapping translates fields from GHL to your destination app. In Zapier, map each source field to the corresponding target field and test with sample data.
Zapier enforces API rate limits. If you hit a limit, back off and retry, or stagger requests via multi-step Zaps. Use batch actions where available.
If you need more endpoints, consider using webhooks for real-time events or request expanded API access from GHL support.
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