Authenticate requests using your GHL credentials and the Zapier connection. The Contacts API in this integration uses the scope: contacts.readonly to grant read access, with optional write permissions where applicable.
Zapier securely stores credentials and tokens, handling OAuth or API key methods to authorize calls to GHL. Authorize the GHL connection once and let Zapier manage token refreshes automatically.
API Endpoint1: GET /contacts/:contactId API Endpoint2: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks API Endpoint3: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId API Endpoint4: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes API Endpoint5: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id API Endpoint6: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments API Endpoint7: GET /contacts/ API Endpoint8: GET /contacts/business/:businessId API Endpoint9: contacts.write API Endpoint10: POST /contacts/ API Endpoint11: PUT /contacts/:contactId API Endpoint12: DELETE /contacts/:contactId API Endpoint13: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks API Endpoint14: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId API Endpoint15: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed API Endpoint16: DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId API Endpoint17: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: on-demand lookup to fetch the latest contact data
Actions: Get contact, list tasks, list notes, fetch appointments
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone, status
Trigger: new or updated contacts within a business scope
Actions: GET /contacts/, filter by businessId
GET /contacts/
contacts[].id, contacts[].name, contacts[].email
Trigger: new or updated contact data
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId (optional for create), name, email, phone, notes
Automate multi-app workflows without writing code
Instant data sync with reliable triggers and actions
Centralized credential management with secure token handling
Elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, data mapping, and error handling to ensure robust automation.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an operation on a service.
The process of proving your identity and authorizing access to APIs.
An event that starts an automation workflow in Zapier.
A message delivered from one app to another at event time.
Route new contacts to teams or queues automatically based on location, company, or status.
Create or update tasks in PM tools when contact tasks change.
Push ticket notes and updates into contact notes for context.
Add the GHL Contacts API to Zapier and authorize access.
Choose endpoints and map fields to Zapier fields.
Run tests, verify data integrity, and enable automation.
The Contacts API provides programmatic access to contact records, tasks, notes, and appointments. It enables you to read and manage contact data from your CRM, allowing automated workflows across apps. The no-code Zapier App Connector makes setup quick and approachable.
To connect, you’ll authorize via OAuth or an API key and grant the required scope (contacts.readonly). Zapier securely stores credentials and tokens and will refresh them automatically to keep the connection active.
Yes. You can read tasks and notes for a contact via the corresponding endpoints. You can also pull appointments and related data to build a complete activity profile.
Use the GHL connection in Zapier, then authorize access to your GHL account. Zapier handles token exchange and signs requests automatically, so you don’t have to.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. In typical use, you’ll be well within comfortable limits. If limits are reached, consider batched requests or staggered polling.
Yes. Use POST to /contacts/ to create and PUT to /contacts/:contactId to update records. Map fields from Zapier to GHL when configuring actions.
Zapier provides a test run and a connection test. Start with a test to verify connectivity, then run the full workflow. Logs are available if errors occur.
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