Authenticate the Contacts API with secure tokens. Use OAuth 2.0 or API keys as needed, with scopes like contacts.readonly for read access or broader scopes for write access.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts data using OAuth or API credentials and verify the connection with a test request.
Endpoints include: 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 created or updated in Contacts API, sending the updated data to Zapier for downstream actions.
Actions: create a task, add a note, or update contact tags based on the trigger data.
Endpoints involved: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch data and PUT /contacts/:contactId to apply changes.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger or on-demand pull to fetch a specific contact by ID or by unique attribute like email.
Actions: fetch related tasks, notes, and appointments for that contact.
Endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, email, businessId
Trigger when bulk data needs to be synced; use POST /contacts/ to create or PUT /contacts/:contactId to update.
Actions: assign tags, attach notes, and create related tasks for each contact.
Endpoints: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: name, email, phone, businessId, tags
Zero-code automation to keep your contacts in sync across apps without writing code.
Drag-and-drop workflow creation lets you design powerful processes quickly.
Extensive endpoint coverage reduces the need for custom development work.
Explore data elements and steps involved when connecting the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets apps talk to each other.
The process of proving identity to access data or services.
A specific path in an API that performs an action or returns data.
A secure authorization framework that issues access tokens to apps.
Automatically enrich new contacts with data from connected apps to improve segmentation.
Create tasks automatically when contact data changes to keep teams aligned.
Sync notes and tags to reflect the latest context across tools.
Grant Zapier App Connector permission to access GHL Contacts endpoints.
Run a test request to fetch a contact and verify data mapping.
Build a quick workflow that creates or updates a contact when a trigger fires.
The integration uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys for authentication. Choose the method that best fits your security needs and ensure the correct scopes are granted for read or write access. Always test the connection with a small dataset before enabling full automation. If you use OAuth, refresh tokens periodically to maintain access.
Read endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId and related resources like tasks, notes, and appointments. Write endpoints include POST, PUT, and DELETE operations for contacts and tasks. Use the endpoints that align with your workflow and apply proper error handling.
Yes. You can fetch a contact by contactId or search by email or other identifiers if supported by your GHL account. You can also retrieve related data such as tasks and notes to build rich workflows.
The API enforces rate limits. If you hit a limit, implement exponential backoff and retries. Use batch operations where possible and monitor quotas in your Zapier task history to adjust workflows accordingly.
Absolutely. You can trigger task creation, note attachment, or tag updates automatically when a contact changes. This enables proactive workflow management without manual steps.
Notes and tags can be synchronized across apps. Ensure your mapping preserves context and uses consistent tag schemas to keep your teams aligned.
Use a test connection step in Zapier to verify authentication, endpoint access, and field mappings. Validate with sample data before enabling live automation.
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