Use OAuth 2.0 to obtain a secure access token for the Contacts API. Scope: contacts.readonly to view data.
Grant GivingFuel permission to access your GHL Contacts data by exchanging credentials with the GHL authorization server and storing the resulting tokens securely in the GivingFuel app.
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; contacts.write; 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
Use to fetch a contact’s core profile during lookups or before enabling personalized outreach.
Actions: read contact data, retrieve basic fields (name, email, phone, status) for display in GivingFuel.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, status
Use when you need to show or manage tasks associated with a contact in GivingFuel.
Actions: list tasks, filter by status, view due dates and completion state.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, dueDate, status, assignedTo
Use when you need context from notes to personalize outreach or support.
Actions: fetch notes, view content, filter by date.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: id, note, createdAt, author
Unified view of contact data in GivingFuel dashboards
Automated task creation and note synchronization to streamline campaigns
Enhanced segmentation and personalized campaigns powered by live data
Definitions of terms used throughout this guide, including Contact, Endpoint, Authentication, Trigger, and Action, help you implement the integration correctly.
A record in the Contacts API representing a person or organization with associated activities.
A specific API route you call to perform an action, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
The process used to authorize API requests, typically OAuth 2.0 for GHL and API keys or tokens for the app.
An event or condition that starts an automation or data retrieval in your workflow.
Pull core contact data (name, email) and recent activity into GivingFuel to tailor outreach.
Create tasks in the app from contact updates to trigger follow-ups.
Sync notes to provide teammates with context during outreach or support.
Create credentials in GHL, set scopes, and authorize GivingFuel to access Contacts data.
Use a sandbox to verify data flow and endpoint responses.
Set up monitoring, retry policies, and alerts for API health.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to retrieve and manage contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments associated with a contact. You can fetch a single contact, list their tasks, pull notes, and see upcoming appointments. This enables rich data flows into GivingFuel for personalized outreach and workflow automation. In addition to read operations, write endpoints allow creating and updating contacts, tasks, and tags when you have proper authorization. Use the defined scopes to protect data and honor user permissions.
Authenticating involves an OAuth 2.0 flow to obtain a secure access token for the Contacts API. The token must be included as a Bearer in API requests. For the GivingFuel app, you’ll generate and securely store credentials and tokens, configure redirect URIs, and ensure tokens are refreshed before expiration. This setup prevents unauthorized access while enabling seamless data exchange between GHL and GivingFuel.
No heavy coding is required for simple read-only integrations or if you use automation tools like Zapier. However, custom workflows or complex data shaping may benefit from light coding to map fields, handle errors, and orchestrate multi-endpoint operations. The API is designed to be approachable for both no-code and low-code integration scenarios.
Yes. The API supports updating contacts and tasks via PUT and POST endpoints, and you can add tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. When writing data, ensure you have the correct identifiers, validate payloads, and handle errors gracefully to avoid data inconsistencies.
Typical contact fields include contactId, name, email, phone, and status. Tasks contain taskId, title, dueDate, and status, while notes include id, note content, and createdAt. The exact schema can vary by your GHL setup, so consult your instance’s field mappings when integrating with GivingFuel.
API errors may return 4xx or 5xx responses. Implement retries with exponential backoff, respect rate limits, and log error details for troubleshooting. Use response codes and messages to adjust requests, back off on throttling, and notify your team of persistent issues.
Usage and health information is typically available in the API provider’s dashboard and in response headers. Monitor rate limits, quotas, and quota-reset times to plan requests. Implement alerting for sudden spikes or failures to maintain a reliable integration.
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