Begin by registering your application in the GHL developer portal and requesting the contacts.readonly scope to access contact data securely.
Grant Glide permission to read contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments from your GHL account so the integration can operate without exposing credentials.
The Glide integration leverages the following Contacts API endpoints to read and manage data: 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, API endpoint permissions include 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.
Trigger: When a contact is created or updated in Glide, fetch the latest core data from the Contacts API.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Common method paths include: GET /contacts/:contactId (core), plus related reads like /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/notes, /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, businessId, status
Trigger: A new task is created for a contact in Glide, which propagates to the Contacts API.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: When a task is marked completed in Glide, update the API to reflect completion.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Paths: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Fields: taskId, completed, completedAt
Automate complex workflows without writing a line of code using prebuilt endpoints and triggers.
Keep data synchronized across Glide and your GHL account through reliable, event-driven updates.
Launch faster with ready-to-use API endpoints that map directly to Glide actions.
This glossary defines API endpoints, triggers, fields, and processes used to connect Glide with the GHL Contacts API.
A URL path that performs a specific operation on resources, such as GET /contacts/:contactId.
A standard authorization framework that lets Glide access the Contacts API without exposing user credentials.
Permissions that define what data Glide can read or modify (for example, readonly vs. write access).
A callback mechanism that notifies Glide about changes in GHL data in near real-time.
Automatically tag or segment contacts in Glide when their status in the GHL Contacts API changes.
Create notes in Glide from completed tasks to provide context for follow-ups.
Trigger Glide follow-ups or campaigns based on changes detected via the Contacts API.
Register the Glide app in the GHL developer portal and obtain API keys with the scope contacts.readonly.
Configure OAuth or API key-based authentication and authorize Glide to access contact data.
Connect endpoints to Glide actions, map fields, and run test queries against sample data.
To connect Glide with the Contacts API you’ll need a GHL developer account and an API key or OAuth setup with the scope: contacts.readonly. Then configure Glide to use that credential to access contact data. The initial focus is on reading contacts, notes, tasks, and related resources. You can expand permissions later if needed.
The most-used endpoints in this integration include GET /contacts/:contactId for core data, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for related resources, and GET /contacts/ for listing. Read operations are typically paired with POST/PUT/DELETE variants when you need to update or create content.
No traditional code is required if you’re using the no-code Glide integration and provided endpoints. You’ll configure authentication, map fields, and set up triggers and actions within the UI. Advanced scenarios may require lightweight scripting, but it’s not mandatory.
Test the integration by running a sandbox or staging flow: authenticate successfully, fetch a sample contact, read tasks and notes, then perform a harmless update (e.g., mark a test task as completed) to verify write paths if permissions allow. Review logs for any errors and adjust mappings as needed.
For read-only access, the required scope is typically contacts.readonly. If you need to create, update, or delete data, you’ll need to request the corresponding write scopes (e.g., contacts.write) from your GHL developer settings and adjust your app permissions accordingly.
With read-only scope, Glide cannot modify GHL data. If your use case requires writing data back, you’ll need to request write permissions and implement appropriate safeguards, including user consent and audit logging.
Handle errors using standard API error responses, implementing exponential backoff for retries. Validate payloads before sending, and ensure that authentication tokens are refreshed before expiry to avoid interruptions.
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