To access the Contacts API via Zapier App Connector, set your API credentials and apply the required scope: contacts.readonly. Use secure storage and rotate keys regularly.
Configure how Zapier App Connector authenticates with the Contacts API, choosing OAuth 2.0 or API Key methods and ensuring token refresh works seamlessly.
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: When a contact is updated in the Contacts API.
Actions: Get contact details, fetch related tasks, and create or update tasks as needed.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull related data.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, and any related IDs used in tasks to link records.
Trigger: New or updated contact in the Contacts API.
Actions: Create or update contact in Contacts API; assign tags; create initial tasks.
Method paths: POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId to manage records.
Fields: name, email, businessId, phone.
Trigger: Note added or appointment created for a contact.
Actions: Create notes, update appointments, link to contact.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Fields: id, content, dateCreated for notes; appointmentId, time for appointments.
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Overview of terms: endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, and responses.
A unique identifier assigned to each contact in the Contacts API.
A to-do item associated with a contact, which can have status, due date, and completion state.
A piece of text attached to a contact to record information, updates, or activity.
An identifier for the business entity linked to the contact, used to segment data by organization.
Capture new leads from forms, create contact records, and apply initial tags automatically.
When a contact changes, automatically create or adjust tasks to keep teams aligned.
Sync notes and appointments into a unified activity feed for executives.
Obtain your API key and OAuth client details, then save securely.
Enter the endpoint paths, test calls, and set the correct authentication method.
Create zaps that respond to contact events and perform actions via the Contacts API.
You can authenticate using OAuth 2.0 or API Key. The Contacts API scope used here is ‘contacts.readonly’ to fetch data securely. In production, store credentials securely and rotate them regularly. Refer to your platform’s security guidelines.
Yes, you can read and write depending on scope. Use endpoints like POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update. Ensure proper permissions and validation; some write operations may require additional approvals.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and related paths. For end-to-end automations, start with retrieving a contact, then fetch related data as needed.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. If you hit limits, implement exponential backoff in automations and consider batching requests.
Use test calls and sandbox environments to verify endpoints. Zapier provides test mode and data fixtures to simulate real-world scenarios.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to map endpoints. A basic understanding of REST endpoints helps, but you can build automations with drag-and-drop.
API keys and OAuth credentials are available in your GHL developer console. Keep credentials secure and rotate keys periodically; never expose them in public code.
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