To begin, obtain your GHL API credentials and grant Ko‑fi the required scopes (for example, contacts.readonly). This secure connection enables Ko‑fi to read and map your contact data as needed.
In Ko‑fi, authorize the connection to your GHL account by authenticating and selecting the Contacts API access scope. This establishes a two‑way data flow for contact records, notes, tasks, and tags.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a specific 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 note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts by business; 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: A contact is created or updated in GHL
Actions: Create or update a Ko‑fi contact, sync notes, and apply relevant tags
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName
Trigger: A new Ko‑fi task is created for a contact
Actions: Create a matching task in GHL or update an existing one
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: Tags are updated on either Ko‑fi or GHL
Actions: Propagate tag changes to the opposite system; add or remove tags accordingly
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tag, tagName
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This glossary defines endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields used to connect Ko‑fi to the GHL Contacts API.
API (Application Programming Interface) is a set of rules that lets Ko‑fi and GHL talk to each other and exchange data like contacts, tasks, and notes.
An endpoint is a specific URL in the GHL API you call to perform actions such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
OAuth is a secure authorization flow that lets Ko‑fi access the GHL account without exposing user credentials.
A webhook notifies Ko‑fi of events in GHL, enabling real‑time updates and automation.
When a new Ko‑fi supporter subscribes, automatically create or update a contact in GHL with essential details such as name and email, and assign a welcome tag.
Create or update tasks in GHL based on Ko‑fi activity and keep the task status aligned with Ko‑fi events.
Build dashboards that show Ko‑fi contributions alongside GHL contact health, tasks, and notes to drive engagement.
Register your app in GHL, obtain the API key or OAuth credentials, and note the required scope for contacts.
In Ko‑fi, set up the connection to GHL and choose the Contacts endpoints you want to use (read‑only or full access as needed).
Run a test flow, verify data mapping, and deploy the automation to start syncing Ko‑fi and GHL.
No coding is required to connect Ko‑fi with the GHL Contacts API using the Zapier App Connector. The setup is designed for no‑code automation, letting you map fields and trigger flows between Ko‑fi and GHL. Two‑way data flow is possible once credentials and scopes are configured.
The typical scope you’ll start with is contacts.readonly, which allows Ko‑fi to read contact data from GHL. If you need to create or update records, you may switch to a broader scope (such as full access) after ensuring security and compliance. Always follow the principle of least privilege.
Common triggers include creation or updates of contacts in GHL or new Ko‑fi supporter activity. You can map these events to actions in Ko‑fi like creating a contact, updating notes, or tagging users. The exact triggers depend on the endpoints you enable.
Yes. The integration supports syncing existing Ko‑fi contacts into GHL by running a one‑time or scheduled flow that reads Ko‑fi records and creates or updates corresponding GHL contacts. You can also maintain ongoing synchronization with scheduled checks.
During initial setup, you may see batch sync behavior. After deployment, real‑time or near‑real‑time syncing is achievable depending on your workflow configuration and the responsiveness of the connected apps.
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