To access the Contacts API you’ll authenticate your requests with your GHL credentials and the scope contacts.readonly. Store tokens securely and refresh them as needed.
In Zapier App Connector, configure OAuth or an API key that grants access to the Contacts API. Use the GHL API name scope and keep credentials confidential.
Endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments; GET /contacts/ — List contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ — Create a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger on selecting or updating a contact to fetch the contact details along with its related tasks, enabling downstream automation in your Zapier workflow.
Actions include pulling contact data, listing associated tasks, and creating or updating tasks tied to that contact.
Example paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tasks, tags
Trigger on new or updated notes or upcoming appointments for a contact.
Actions include listing notes, retrieving a specific note, listing appointments, and creating notes when needed.
Example paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
NoteId, note, appointmentId, date
Trigger for retrieving contact lists and contacts associated with a business.
Example paths: GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/business/:businessId
contactId, businessId, name, status
Automate data flow without writing code by triggering actions from events in GHL.
Consolidate contacts, notes and tasks into a unified workflow across apps without custom development.
Scale processes securely with centralized authentication and role-based access control.
This glossary defines endpoints, triggers, actions and data fields you’ll encounter when integrating the Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A person in your CRM whose data is stored in GHL and surfaced by the API.
A content entry linked to a contact used for contextual information.
A to-do item linked to a contact, with status and due date.
A specific API URL and HTTP method used to perform an action.
Create a workflow that automatically creates or updates a contact when a form is submitted, then kicks off related tasks in your pipeline.
Generate tasks from notes and set reminders so follow-ups never slip through the cracks.
Automatically apply tags based on interactions, notes or completed tasks to improve segmentation.
Obtain your GHL credentials and authorize the connection in Zapier App Connector using the Contacts API scope.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and map fields to your Zapier task fields.
Run tests to verify data flow, then enable the automation for production.
To connect, create a GHL credential with the contacts.readonly scope and configure it in the Zapier App Connector. Ensure your Zapier app is authorized to access the GHL account. In your first run, test the connection to verify that you can fetch a contact and its associated data. Next, select the endpoints you need and map fields to your Zapier workflow. Use a sample contact to validate data flow and ensure triggers fire correctly.
The scope controls what your integration can access. With contacts.readonly you can fetch and read contact data but cannot modify it. If you need write access, request additional scopes such as contacts.write and ensure proper approval and auditing in your environment. Always follow least-privilege principles and rotate credentials regularly to maintain security.
Yes. You can read contact data via endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and read related resources such as tasks, notes and appointments. Writing is available through POST and PUT endpoints if your credentials grant the appropriate scope. Plan your automation around the endpoints you’ve been granted access to.
API calls are subject to rate limits set by the GHL API. Monitor quotas in your account and design your Zapier tasks to batch or stagger requests when approaching limits. Use exponential backoff in retry logic to handle temporary failures gracefully.
Handle errors by inspecting the API error responses within Zapier. Implement retries with backoff for transient errors and use clear error messaging in your workflows. Log issues and consult the endpoint documentation if a response code persists.
Documentation for the Contacts API and endpoint usage is available in the developer portal and within Rankr’s integration sections. Review endpoint paths, required scopes and example requests. If you still have questions, reach out to support for guidance.
For support or troubleshooting, contact Rankr support and consult our integration docs. You can also engage the community forums for best-practice tips and real-world examples of connecting the Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
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