Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 with your GHL API credentials and grant the requested scope: contacts.readonly. Tokens are refreshed automatically to keep data flowing.
Authorize the Google Slides connection to the Contacts API by selecting the GHL app in your account and granting access to the contact data you need for slides.
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 slide requests the latest core contact data (on load or refresh).
Actions: pull id, name, email, phone, company; map to slide placeholders for name, email, and contact fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, company
Trigger: when a contact’s tasks update in the API or on demand from Slides.
Actions: retrieve taskId, title, status, dueDate; map to a task table in your slide template.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, status, dueDate
Trigger: when notes for a contact are updated or on demand from the slide template.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, content, date
Real-time data in presentations without manual updates.
Automated slide templates that fill with contact data as it changes.
Save time and reduce errors by syncing fields automatically.
This section defines the main elements and workflows for your Google Slides integration with the Contacts API: authentication, endpoint usage, data mapping, and slide formatting.
GHL is the platform that provides the Contacts API and automation tools used to connect external apps to your workflow.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform operations against the API.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that grants secure access to user data without sharing passwords.
A real-time push mechanism from an API to your app when events occur.
Automatically populate slides with a contact’s core info and recent activity.
Show a task list and status in a slide template that updates with the contact’s current tasks.
Embed latest notes and activity timeline for context in presentations.
Create a connection for the Contacts API and Google Slides in your integration platform, selecting the required scope: contacts.readonly.
Choose which contact fields map to which slide elements.
Run a test to confirm data appears correctly, then publish your slide templates.
The Contacts API exposes core fields like id, name, email, phone, and company, plus related resources such as tasks and notes. You can fetch a specific contact with GET /contacts/:contactId to populate slides. For richer slides, pull related data such as tasks and notes using GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to build dynamic, contextual presentations. In Slides, map each field to placeholder slots (e.g., Name, Email) to keep your decks up to date.
No heavy coding is required if you use a no-code integration tool: you simply authorize the Contacts API and Google Slides, then map fields to slide elements. This approach works well for most teams and keeps maintenance minimal. If you need deeper customization, light scripting can be added, but it’s often unnecessary for standard data surfaces in slides.
Start with core data endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId for core fields and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks for task lists. For richer slides, include notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. Map the retrieved fields to your slide placeholders to create coherent, up-to-date visuals.
Security relies on OAuth 2.0 tokens with restricted scopes and per-app permissions, transmitted over HTTPS. Revoke access if a device or integration is compromised and rotate tokens regularly to minimize risk.
Writing data back to GHL requires write-enabled scopes (e.g., PUT, POST) and appropriate permissions. If your setup is currently read-only (contacts.readonly), updates from Slides aren’t possible until you request or obtain write access. For bidirectional sync, ensure both authorization and logging are in place.
Rate limits vary by plan and endpoint, but typical limits allow slide renders and periodic refreshes. If you approach or exceed quotas, stagger requests, cache results, or batch data pulls to reduce calls.
Look for official mappings and templates in the integration docs or example templates provided by your platform. Start with a standard contact card, then extend to tasks and notes as you validate the data surface. Tailor placeholders to match your slide design and test with sample contacts.
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