Use your GHL API credentials to authorize requests to the Contacts API. This section covers obtaining tokens, scopes, and secure storage.
Authenticate the Zapier App Connector to access the GHL Contacts API. Follow steps to securely store API keys or OAuth tokens.
– GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a single contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks: List tasks for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId: Retrieve a specific task – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes: Retrieve notes for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id: Retrieve a specific note – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments: Retrieve appointments for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve all fields for a specific contact – GET /contacts/:contactId: Retrieve a list of a contact’s items (alternate view) – GET /contacts: Retrieve a list of contacts – GET /contacts/business/:businessId: Retrieve contacts by business – POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks: Create a new task for a contact – POST /contacts/:contactId: Create a new contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId: Update a contact – DELETE /contacts/:contactId: Delete a contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId: Update a task – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed: Mark a task as completed – DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId: Delete a task – POST /contacts/:contactId/tags: Add tags to a contact
Trigger: A contact is created or updated in Giftbit, initiating a Zap in Zapier.
Actions: Create or update a contact in your CRM; pull related tasks, notes, and appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name, phone
Trigger: A task or note is created/updated for a contact.
Actions: Retrieve tasks/notes; create or update tasks as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, id (note), title
Trigger: Retrieve or filter contacts by business.
Actions: List contacts by business; batch updates.
GET /contacts/business/:businessId
businessId, contactId, name
Automate data flow between Giftbit and your apps without writing code.
Centralize contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments in one workflow.
Rapid prototyping with ready-to-use endpoints and triggers.
This section defines core concepts: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping.
A specific URL in the GHL Contacts API that performs a function, such as retrieving a contact.
The process of proving your app’s identity to access GHL data, via API keys or OAuth tokens.
An event in GHL that starts a Zapier workflow, such as a new or updated contact.
An operation performed by Zapier in response to a trigger, such as creating or updating data.
Use a Giftbit trigger to create or update a contact in your CRM via the Zapier App Connector.
When a contact’s task or note changes, push updates to your team collaboration app.
Regularly sync business-scoped contacts to a BI tool or spreadsheet.
Obtain your API key or OAuth token from the GHL developer portal and add it to Zapier.
Set up Trigger and Action events using endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to map fields correctly.
Run end-to-end tests for data mapping and endpoint responses; enable automation once verified.
Short answer: Yes, you can set up Zapier to connect with the GHL Contacts API without writing code. The app provides triggers and actions. For more complex logic, you can use multi-step zaps and filters to tailor your workflow.
For basic syncing, use GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve data and POST /contacts/ to create new records. Combine with tasks, notes, and appointments endpoints as needed for a fuller picture.
Use OAuth tokens or API keys provided by GHL. Rotate credentials regularly and store them securely in Zapier. Follow best practices for secret management.
Yes. You can filter by business using GET /contacts/business/:businessId and by tags through tagging endpoints. Map these filters in your Zapier search or trigger logic.
You can pull contact fields, tasks, notes, and appointments to populate CRM fields, dashboards, or BI tools. Use field mapping to ensure data lands in the correct destination.
Data sync frequency depends on your Zapier plan and trigger configuration. Some workflows run in near real-time; others can be scheduled. Monitor API usage to avoid rate limits.
API rate limits and quotas are documented in the GHL developer portal. You can monitorUsage in your account and apply throttling in Zapier if needed.
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