To access the Contacts API through the Zapier App Connector, configure secure authentication using OAuth 2.0 or an API key provided by GHL. Zapier manages token refreshes and secure storage for ongoing connections.
Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 for user authorization and token-based access. Set up a client in Zapier and grant permissions to read and manage Contacts.
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: A new or updated contact in GHL starts a Zap that creates a follow-up task for that contact.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; optionally POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag.
POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks (for creating a contact and its first task).
Required fields: name and at least one identifier (email or phone). Optional: tags, businessId, notes.
Trigger: When a contact’s details change in GHL, fetch the updated info and reflect it in Zapier workflows.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to retrieve notes.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId and updated fields; optional: notes, tags, and related task data.
Trigger: Deleting a contact in GHL should remove related tasks and notes via Zapier.
DELETE /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId
Automated data synchronization between GHL and Zapier eliminates manual data entry and reduces errors.
Faster onboarding by auto-creating contacts and tasks when forms are submitted.
Centralized workflows that trigger actions across apps without writing code.
A quick glossary of terms used in this guide and how they map to the GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined action, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
The authorization framework used to grant access securely without sharing passwords. Client IDs and secrets are exchanged for access tokens.
A style of API design using standard HTTP methods and stateless communication.
A callback URL used by an API to send real-time data updates.
Capture form submissions and automatically create or update GHL contacts, then trigger onboarding tasks.
Push notes from support or chat apps to the correct contact in GHL, creating a complete history.
When a new contact is added, automatically create a multi-step onboarding task sequence in GHL.
Register your app in the GHL developer portal and generate API credentials for the Zapier App Connector.
Complete the OAuth 2.0 flow in Zapier to grant access to GHL Contacts data.
Build a Zap that uses GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, then creates a task via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
You can connect without writing code by using the Zapier App Connector. It provides a UI to map fields and set up triggers. If you need more control, you can use the GHL API directly via REST actions inside Zapier.
The core endpoints include retrieving contacts, their tasks, notes, and basic CRUD operations. You can start with getting a contact and then building automation around tasks and notes.
Use OAuth 2.0 with token refresh in Zapier. Keep credentials secure and rotate secrets regularly. Zapier stores tokens securely.
Yes. Use POST /contacts/ to create and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update. You can chain actions in a Zap to automate onboarding or follow-ups.
You can manage tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and fetch notes at GET /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Scope is defined by the API access token and permissions set in GHL. The example uses contacts.readonly in this page; adjust scopes as needed to allow read/write.
Refer to the API docs and the Zapier app connector docs for examples, sample payloads, and error handling guidance.
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