GHL requires secure authentication to access the Contacts API. Use your API credentials with the required scope: contacts.readonly, and keep tokens private.
Keela authenticates access to your GHL Contacts data via the Zapier App Connector. In Zapier, create a connection and provide the GHL API token; grant the requested scope and test the connection.
– GET /contacts/:contactId\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments\n- GET /contacts/\n- GET /contacts/business/:businessId\n- POST /contacts/\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: a new or updated contact in Keela initiates a sync to GHL.
Actions: create or update the corresponding contact in GHL; sync key fields like email, name, and phone.
Methods: POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId to create or update
Key fields to map: id, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger: updates in GHL contact propagate to Keela
Actions: update Keela contact and related tasks/notes as needed.
Methods: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update in GHL and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update in Keela.
Key fields: email, status, custom fields
Trigger: tags added in Keela trigger updates in GHL
Actions: apply the tag in GHL to the relevant contact; use POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tag
No custom development required—set up automations with clicks, not code.
Fast deployment: connect, map fields, and go live in minutes.
Scalability: add more workflows and endpoints as your needs grow.
A quick glossary of API terms used in this guide to help non-developers.
An application programming interface that lets Keela talk to GHL and perform actions such as create or fetch data.
A specific URL in the API that performs a defined function.
A secure standard for authorizing access to APIs without sharing credentials.
A mechanism for apps to receive real-time updates from another service.
Create or update Keela contacts in GHL automatically when a record is created or updated in Keela.
When a Keela task is created, mirror it as a GHL task under the corresponding contact.
Push Keela notes into GHL notes to maintain a unified history.
In Zapier, create a connection to your GHL account and grant the requested scope.
Select the endpoints you need and map fields like email, name, and phone to your Keela fields.
Run a test sync, review results, and flip the automation to live.
Paragraph 1: The Contacts API is the GHL API used to access and manage contact data.\nParagraph 2: You can retrieve, create, update, and delete contacts and related resources such as tasks, notes, and appointments. This API enables you to automate CRM workflows without manual data entry.
Paragraph 1: You need at least the contacts.readonly scope for reading data; for write actions, you may need contacts.write.\nParagraph 2: Assign the minimal necessary scope to follow security best practices and reduce risk.
Paragraph 1: Use the Zapier test feature to simulate triggers and observe data flow.\nParagraph 2: Check the task history and logs to troubleshoot mapping issues and API responses.
Paragraph 1: Yes, you can sync tasks and notes by enabling the endpoints /contacts/:contactId/tasks and /contacts/:contactId/notes and mapping fields accordingly.\nParagraph 2: This allows Keela and GHL to share task and note history in a consistent timeline.
Paragraph 1: All data transfers occur over HTTPS and tokens are encrypted, with credentials stored securely in Zapier connections.\nParagraph 2: Regularly rotate tokens and use the principle of least privilege for access.
Paragraph 1: If an endpoint returns an error, review the HTTP status code, error message, and required fields.\nParagraph 2: Retry failures with exponential backoff and verify that your field mappings align with API expectations.
Paragraph 1: Endpoint documentation is available in the endpoint list above and in the GHL API reference in your developer portal.\nParagraph 2: If you still need help, contact support for guidance on specific error codes or field mappings.
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