To authorize the Contacts API in GHL you will use the scope contacts.readonly. Generate an API key or OAuth token from your GHL account and grant the required permissions before connecting in Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier create a new connection for the Contacts API. Provide the base URL and credentials, select the scope you need and test the connection to verify access before building a Zap.
– 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 contact is retrieved or viewed by ID via GET /contacts/:contactId
Actions include creating tasks or notes with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId name email phone
Trigger when a new task is created for a contact via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Actions include updating tasks and marking them complete via PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId and the completed endpoint
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId taskId title dueDate
Trigger when a contact is updated in GHL
Actions include updating the contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId adding notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes and applying tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId email phone notes tags
Automate workflows without writing code
Real time data sync between GHL and your apps
Scalable automation that grows with your team
This glossary defines common API terms used in this integration including endpoints scopes and data flows.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action in an API
An authorization framework that lets apps access user data securely with tokens
A permission assignable to an API token that controls access to resources
A real time push notification from an API to another app
When a contact field updates trigger a new task in your project management or reminder system
Push important notes into the contact record for quick reference in GHL
Auto apply tags based on actions such as task completion or note updates
Add your GHL Contacts API as a new connection using your API credentials and select the required scope
Run a test to confirm endpoints return data and handle errors gracefully
Create a Zap that uses a contact based trigger to perform tasks and notes actions
First ensure you have a GHL API key or OAuth token with the correct scope. In Zapier choose the Contacts API connection and enter the credentials. Test the connection to verify access. If you see permission errors, adjust the scope to include readonly access and reauthenticate.
The read endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks. For changes you can POST and PUT endpoints like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId, as well as others listed in the endpoint list. Use webhook style updates if supported.
Yes. You can update a contact with PUT /contacts/:contactId and you can complete tasks with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed. Plan your zap to handle status changes and reflect them in related notes or tags.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a UI driven way to map triggers and actions to the listed API endpoints. You may need to configure API credentials and scopes.
The primary read only scope is contacts.readonly. If you need write access you will require additional scopes such as contacts.write. Ensure the scope aligns with the actions your Zap performs.
Use the test connection feature in Zapier to fetch a sample contact and a sample task. Check for errors and verify that the returned data matches the fields you plan to use in your Zap.
The API reference is available in your GHL developer portal or the official API docs provided by the integration. You can also view the endpoint list within Zapier during connection setup.
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