Access to the Contacts API from Kajabi uses OAuth 2.0 with scoped permissions. Current scope: contacts.readonly. If you need to write data, request elevated scope or use a service account after admin approval.
To authorize Kajabi to the GHL Contacts API, configure OAuth credentials in Kajabi and grant access to the Contacts API. Use a client ID and client secret, ensure the redirect URI is whitelisted, and apply the required scope (contacts.readonly by default).
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business CONTACTS.WRITE — Permission to write contact data (requires elevated scope) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger on a new or updated Kajabi contact to push the change to the Contacts API in real time.
Actions include upserting a contact, creating related tasks, and updating notes in GHL based on Kajabi events.
Use POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId to mirror changes; utilize /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /contacts/:contactId/notes for related activity.
Key fields: email, contactId, firstName, lastName.
Schedule nightly or periodic batch sync to import Kajabi contacts, tasks, and notes into GHL.
Actions: upsert multiple contacts via POST /contacts/; map fields to ensure consistency across systems.
Use bulk import patterns (POST /contacts/) with an array payload for efficient population.
Key fields: email, businessId, externalId.
Enable webhooks in GHL to notify Kajabi of changes in real time.
Actions: create/update contacts, notes, and tasks in response to events.
Leverage POST/PUT to relevant endpoints for notes, tasks, and contact properties; ensure idempotent handling.
Key fields: resourceId, contactId, eventType.
Zero-code automation using visual workflows and pre-built connectors.
Faster go-live with templates and mapping guides that minimize custom development.
Ongoing data synchronization without heavy coding or maintenance.
This section outlines core elements and processes: authentication, endpoint usage, data mapping, error handling, and retry logic to ensure reliable integration.
A specific URL in the GHL API used to perform a function, such as retrieving a contact or updating a task.
Industry-standard authorization framework that issues access tokens for secure API calls.
Server-to-server callback that notifies your app about events in real time.
The process of aligning fields between Kajabi and the GHL Contacts API to ensure correct data flow.
Automatically create a new contact in GHL and assign welcome tasks when a new Kajabi subscriber signs up.
Sync activity data to enhance lead scoring in Kajabi and trigger relevant campaigns.
Aggregate data from Kajabi and GHL into a unified dashboard for insights and reporting.
Create OAuth credentials for Kajabi and grant access to the Contacts API with the required scope.
Choose the endpoints you will use and set up data mappings between Kajabi fields and GHL contact fields.
Run tests, verify data synchronization, and enable the automation in production.
Yes. With the appropriate scope (contacts.readonly for reading, and contacts.write for writing), you can read and write data between Kajabi and the GHL Contacts API. Ensure your OAuth token has the required permissions and handle responses and errors gracefully. Always validate data before upserting to avoid duplicates. For write operations, implement idempotent requests and monitor rate limits to maintain reliability.
Core endpoints include getting a single contact, listing a contact’s tasks and notes, and managing contact records (create, update, delete). You can also access the full contact directory and business-specific views. Use the endpoint list above as a quick reference for supported actions. If you need more than the default set, check your GHL app permissions and endpoint availability in your account.
No-code options exist via built-in connectors and automation platforms like Zapier. You can connect Kajabi to the GHL Contacts API using templates and mapping guides without writing code. If your use case requires deeper customization, you can gradually introduce lightweight scripts or use a middleware layer to handle complex data transformations.
Common errors include authentication failures (401), missing endpoints (404), or invalid payloads (400). Implement retry logic with exponential backoff, log detailed error messages, and validate your payloads against the API schema before sending. Use idempotent requests where possible to avoid duplicate records and ensure clean recovery paths after failures.
Map fields by aligning Kajabi contact fields to GHL fields (e.g., email, firstName, lastName, phone). Maintain a mapping table and document field types to prevent data type mismatches. For nested data like tasks and notes, define a clear structure and use related endpoints to keep data synchronized.
Yes. Webhooks can be used to push real-time updates from GHL to Kajabi (and vice versa, if supported). Configure event subscriptions for contact.create, contact.update, note.create, task.create, etc., and ensure your endpoint handles retries and security validation (signatures, secret tokens). Test webhook delivery in a staging environment before going live.
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