Authenticate the Contacts API connection using the Zapier App Connector with scope ‘contacts.readonly’.
Zapier App Connector authenticates to GHL using OAuth2 or API tokens to access the Contacts API. Follow the prompts to grant permissions for the integration.
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: when a contact is updated in GHL to sync with your workflow.
Actions: fetch contact details, pull tasks, notes, and appointments; create or update tasks as changes occur.
Example paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email, lastUpdated
Trigger: new or updated contact in GHL
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name, businessId
Trigger: new or updated task for a contact
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
contactId, taskId, title, status
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Build multi-step automations with triggers and actions across apps.
Access a rich set of endpoints to read, create, update, or delete data.
Core concepts include endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and payloads that move data between GHL and APPNAME.
A specific URL in an API that performs a defined function.
An event that starts an automation in APPNAME when something happens in GHL.
An operation executed in response to a trigger, such as creating or updating a contact.
Verification of identity to access protected API resources.
Capture website form submissions and create or update GHL contacts via the API using Zapier.
Create tasks in GHL from Zapier and push reminders to team calendars.
Sync notes and activity between GHL and project management tools for better context.
Complete the OAuth flow to grant the Zapier App Connector access to the Contacts API.
Select the events you want to automate and map data fields.
Run tests, validate data flows, and deploy your automation.
Yes. The Zapier App Connector must authenticate to GHL using OAuth2 or API tokens with the proper scope (e.g., contacts.readonly). Save credentials securely and rotate them as required. This ensures secure, auditable access to your Contacts data. If you encounter an authorization error, reauthorize the app from your Zapier account and verify that the correct API scopes are granted.
Endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/ provide read and write access. The exact set depends on the permissions granted to your APPNAME connection. Consult the Developer Guide to understand which endpoints your integration uses for your workflows.
Yes. With the appropriate scopes (e.g., contacts.write), you can create new contacts, update existing ones with PUT /contacts/:contactId, and delete contacts via DELETE /contacts/:contactId. Always test changes in a sandbox or staging Zap before deploying to production.
To fetch tasks and notes, use GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. For specific items, use their IDs (taskId or id). Combine these endpoints in Zaps to keep a contact’s activity synchronized across systems.
There are rate limits per app and per token. If you exceed limits, Zapier will throttle requests, and you may receive 429 responses. Plan your automation to batch requests where possible and implement backoff strategies.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual editor for triggers, actions, and data mapping. Basic understanding of endpoints and fields helps, but you can learn as you go.
Test your connection in the Zapier UI by running a test with a sample contact. Check response codes, verify data paths, and adjust mappings as needed. If issues arise, consult logs and endpoint docs.
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