GHL uses OAuth 2.0 for secure access to the Contacts API. The Zapier App Connector will use OAuth to obtain access tokens and refresh tokens.
In Zapier configure the app to request access using OAuth with the GHL developer portal credentials and map scopes to contacts.readonly or broader as needed.
– 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: Retrieve a contact by ID to kick off a workflow.
Actions: fetch related tasks, notes, and upcoming appointments for that contact.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email
Trigger: Select a business to pull all associated contacts.
Actions: return a list of contacts with basic fields.
GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Key fields: businessId, contactId, name
Trigger: create or update a contact from Zapier to GHL
Actions: create contact, update fields, attach notes or tasks
POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName
Automate contact updates and keep data in sync without writing code
Orchestrate tasks and notes around contact activity with simple Zaps
Scale outreach by combining contacts data with triggers and actions in Zapier
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data mapping to move data between GHL and the Zapier App Connector
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to perform an operation on the GHL Contacts API
The standard authorization protocol used to grant Zapier access to GHL data without sharing credentials
A unique identifier for a contact in GHL
A live connection that pushes data from GHL to Zapier when events occur
Set up a Zap that creates a new contact in GHL whenever a new lead is added in your email marketing tool
When a task is completed in Zapier, update the corresponding task in GHL to keep both in sync
Use a Zap to import a CSV of contacts and create them in GHL in bulk
Obtain your GHL API key or set up OAuth credentials in the developer portal
Create or select the GHL app in Zapier and configure authentication and endpoint mapping
Map contact fields and related data; run test to confirm data flows correctly
GHL supports OAuth 2.0 for secure access to the Contacts API. In Zapier you will authorize the GHL app to access your contacts data. You can also use API keys if your setup requires them, but OAuth provides a better user experience and token management.
Common endpoints include getting a contact by ID, listing a contact’s tasks and notes, and updating a contact. The Endpoints section lists all available endpoints and their HTTP methods.
Access to endpoints may depend on your GHL plan. Some features are restricted by plan level or permissions. Check the developer portal for exact requirements and scopes.
Use field mapping in Zapier to align GHL contact fields with your Zapier trigger or action fields. You can also use custom fields in GHL to capture additional data.
Rate limits apply. If you exceed quotas, the API will respond with a 429 status code. Implement exponential backoff in Zapier and stagger requests when possible.
Yes, you can create tasks via the Contacts API by POSTing to /contacts/:contactId/tasks or attach tasks when creating a contact.
API credentials and scopes are managed in the GHL developer portal. Create an app, note client id and secret, and set the required scopes for your Zapier integration.
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