To access the GHL Contacts API, obtain your API credentials and include the access token in the Authorization header for each request. Use scopes such as contacts.readonly for read operations.
In Zapier, connect the APPNAME to your GHL account using OAuth2. This grants the connector permission to read and modify contacts as allowed by the Scope. After authorization, your app can trigger and act on contact 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 – 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: New contact created in GHL Contacts API; Action: Create or update corresponding contact in APPNAME
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; Map fields like firstName, lastName, email, phone, and tags
POST /contacts/
contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone, businessId
Trigger: Updated contact in APPNAME; Action: Update GHL contact
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to apply changes; Sync fields back to APPNAME as needed
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, updatedFields
Trigger: New task or note created in GHL; Action: Create task or note in APPNAME
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, noteId, title, content
Automate contact onboarding and updates without writing code.
Automated task creation and note capture to keep teams aligned.
Real-time data syncing with easy field mappings and triggers.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and field mappings. The process: authenticate, fetch or push data, map fields, and test.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action against the GHL API (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
The method by which your app proves identity to GHL (OAuth2 tokens or API keys).
An event in GHL that starts an automation or data transfer to APPNAME via Zapier.
An operation performed by APPNAME in response to a trigger (e.g., create contact, add task).
Capture new leads from your website and automatically create or update a GHL contact, then create a welcome task in APPNAME.
When a contact creates a support request in GHL, create a corresponding ticket in APPNAME and log a note.
Schedule routine checks to refresh contact data and attach follow-ups automatically.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL account and obtain an access token.
Choose the GHL endpoints you need and map fields to APPNAME’s data schema.
Run tests, verify triggers, actions, and data integrity, then deploy to automation workflows.
The integration uses the GHL Contacts API scope you assign (e.g., contacts.readonly) to control access. Start with read-only access to validate data flow, then request broader permissions if needed. In Zapier, map only the fields you require to keep data clean and predictable. You can adjust scopes and mappings at any time in the app settings. The goal is a safe, minimal-permissions connection that still delivers value.
Yes. You can configure mapping rules per endpoint so that only selected fields are synced. Use field mappings to control which data moves between GHL and APPNAME, and use filters or triggers to limit when syncing occurs. This keeps data clean and reduces unnecessary updates.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector is designed for no-code automation. You can authorize, map fields, and configure triggers and actions through a guided UI. If you need advanced logic, you can add simple conditional steps within Zapier automations.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. Plan for retries with exponential backoff and implement basic error handling in your Zap to gracefully handle 429 or 5xx responses. Monitoring and alerting can help you catch limits before they affect workflows.
To test your connection, use the Zapier test feature to run sample triggers and actions. Verify that data maps correctly, that created or updated records appear in both GHL and APPNAME, and that any errors include actionable details for debugging.
A sandbox or test environment is recommended. If unavailable, use a separate test GHL account and a limited dataset to validate endpoints and field mappings before deploying to production. This minimizes risk to live data.
Errors are surfaced with HTTP status codes and descriptive messages. Common issues include invalid tokens, missing fields, or permission errors. Check your OAuth tokens, review required scopes, confirm endpoint paths, and verify field mappings. Retry with corrected inputs after fixes.
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