To use the Contacts API, obtain your API credentials and configure the requested scopes (for example, contacts.readonly) in your integration settings. Use secure storage for keys and rotate them regularly.
In Zapier, connect your GHL bridge by securely storing your API credentials and using OAuth or API keys as required by the connector. Keep credentials private and up to date.
– 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 new contact is created or an existing contact is updated in GHL. The integration can automatically create or update the corresponding contact in the Zapier App Connector and initialize related tasks.
Actions: create or update the contact in Contacts API, then create or link initial tasks using POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Methods used: POST /contacts/ to create a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks for that contact.
contactId, name, email, phone, tasks, tags
Trigger when a contact is updated to fetch the latest notes, tasks, and appointments to reflect in the app.
Actions: pull notes, tasks, and appointments from GET endpoints and update the app record.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
contactId, lastModified, notes, tasks, appointments
Trigger when bulk imports occur to assign tags and update business associations for multiple contacts at once.
Actions: apply tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; update business associations as needed.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update records.
contactId, tags, businessId
Automate repetitive contact workflows without writing a line of code.
Achieve real-time data synchronization across your tools with triggers and actions.
Consolidate data into a single, accessible view with mapped fields and tags.
This glossary covers core terms, elements, and processes used in the GHL Contacts API + Zapier App Connector integration.
A person or record in IRIS CRM managed via the Contacts API.
Notes are comments or records attached to a contact for context and history.
Tasks are assignments linked to a contact to track follow-ups and activities.
Tags are labels used to group and segment contacts for automation and reporting.
Create a new IRIS CRM contact when a new email arrives in Gmail and immediately assign starter tasks.
Automatically create and update tasks in IRIS CRM from calendar events and reminders.
Apply tags to new contacts based on their source (newsletter, event, etc.) for segmentation.
Connect your GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector using OAuth or API keys.
Set up triggers for new or updated contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Map fields between GHL and Zapier; choose actions like create contact or tag assignment.
No coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides a visual setup to connect the Contacts API and automate workflows. You can create triggers and actions without writing code.
Authentication typically uses an API key or OAuth. Store credentials securely and grant scoped access to read-only or read-write operations as needed.
Start with essential endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to establish basic create-read-task flows.
Yes. Use triggers to fetch updated notes, tasks, and appointments and reflect those changes in connected apps in real time.
Use tag endpoints to apply or adjust tags on contacts; bulk tagging and field mapping help automate segmentation.
API rate limits and quotas vary by plan. Plan for retries and efficient payloads in your automations.
Field mappings determine how data moves between GHL and Zapier. Refer to endpoint definitions and data types to ensure compatibility.
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