Access requires a valid API key or OAuth token with the scope ‘contacts.readonly’. Store credentials securely in Zapier App Connector and test the connection.
Configure OAuth 2.0 or an API key in the Zapier app settings, then verify the connection with a test task.
GET /contacts/:contactId – Retrieve a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks – Get tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes – Get notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id – Get a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments – Get appointments; GET /contacts/ – List all 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 task complete; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId – Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags – Add tags to a contact.
Trigger when a contact is created or updated to sync across apps.
Actions include: Get contact, List contacts, Create contact, Update contact, Delete contact.
GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/; POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, businessId, tags
Trigger when a new task is created for a contact
Actions: Get tasks, Create task, Update task, Complete task, Delete task
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, completed
Trigger when a note is added or an appointment is scheduled
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId
Automate contact workflows without writing code.
Keep data synchronized across your tools automatically.
Launch quick automations with ready-made templates and zaps.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication methods, and data fields that power the integration.
The GHL API is the programmable interface provided by GHL to access data and perform operations on accounts, contacts, deals, tasks, notes, and more.
An API endpoint is a specific URL path that performs a function, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
Scope defines the permissions granted to an API connection (e.g., read, write, or both).
The process of verifying identity and granting access to the API.
Capture new leads from your website forms and push updates into Contacts; automatically create or merge contacts and enrich with notes.
Automatically create or update tasks when tickets are created or updated in your helpdesk; keep teams aligned.
Link notes from conversations to contacts and schedule appointments to keep all context in one place.
Obtain an API key or OAuth credentials from the Contacts API and configure them in Zapier App Connector.
Run test actions to verify read access and endpoint availability.
Create a Zap that pulls contacts and updates tasks, notes, and appointments.
No coding is required to connect the Contacts API with Zapier App Connector. The app provides a guided UI to authenticate, map fields, and set up basic triggers and actions. You can activate common workflows with a few clicks. The platform also supports conditional logic and filters for more complex needs. The Quick Start templates help you get up and running fast.
You typically need the contacts.readonly scope to read contact data. If you want to create, update, or delete records, you would request write permissions and configure the corresponding endpoints. Always follow least-privilege principles and rotate credentials regularly.
Yes. Read access is controlled by the scope granted. With write-access scope, you can create, update, or delete records using the provided endpoints. Ensure your app connection has the appropriate permissions before performing write operations.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to manage contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Examples include GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. A full list is available in the Endpoint List section.
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