Use the standard API key or OAuth token provided by GHL to securely access contact data from Groundwork
Groundwork securely stores credentials and applies access controls when calling the GHL Contacts API
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
Trigger GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact profile
Actions load contact details and can pull related tasks notes and appointments as needed
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields contactId firstName lastName email phone
Trigger GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to fetch tasks
Actions display tasks status due dates and progress
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields taskId title status dueDate
Trigger GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to retrieve notes
Actions pull notes including recent updates and summaries
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields noteId content createdAt
Automated data sync between Groundwork and the Contacts API
Real time updates and bi directional data flow
Faster onboarding and templates that reduce setup time
A concise glossary to help you understand the Groundwork and Contacts API integration including terms and how endpoints work
An API is a set of rules and endpoints that lets apps communicate. The GHL Contacts API exposes data you can read modify and manage from Groundwork
A specific URL path that performs an action on the API such as getting a contact or listing notes
Ways to verify identity before accessing data such as API keys or OAuth tokens
A cap on how many requests you can make in a given time window to protect the API
Create templates that automatically fetch contacts assign tasks and log notes when new contacts are added
Set up a workflow to sync task status back to contact fields to show progress
Aggregate contacts with their latest notes and tasks into a single view
Collect your Groundwork API key and GHL OAuth token from the developer console
Set up the required endpoints in Groundwork starting with GET contacts etc
Run tests to ensure data maps correctly and set up monitoring
No coding is required for basic integration. Groundwork provides no code templates and connectors to pull in data from the GHL Contacts API. You can set up read only access for reports and dashboards and extend functionality later if needed. This approach keeps setup simple while you validate your data flows.
For basic syncing you will typically use endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId to read a contact and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull related tasks. If you need notes or activities include GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These endpoints cover core contact data and activities without writing data yet.
Credential security is built into Groundwork. Store your API key or OAuth token securely and apply access controls. Rotate credentials regularly and limit scope to read only if possible until you are ready to write data. Use encrypted storage and follow best practices for secrets management.
Reading and writing is supported through endpoints such as POST /contacts for creating and PUT /contacts/:contactId for updating contacts and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks for task creation. Ensure your app handles permissions and validation to maintain data integrity.
Rate limits vary by endpoint and plan. Expect a cap on requests per minute and per hour. If you hit limits, implement retry logic with exponential backoff and cache responses where appropriate to reduce unnecessary calls.
Yes you can fetch notes and tasks in a single workflow by sequencing calls or by combining data in your app after retrieval. Groundwork can orchestrate multiple endpoints and present a unified view in your dashboards without requiring a separate integration step.
API documentation is provided by GHL. Look for the Contacts API reference in the developer portal, including endpoint paths, authentication methods and sample requests. Groundwork also offers templates and examples to help you get started quickly.
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