To access the Contacts API, obtain OAuth 2.0 credentials from the GHL developer portal and authorize Zapier App Connector. Use your client ID, client secret, and the requested scope (contacts.readonly) to securely obtain access tokens.
Zapier App Connector stores credentials securely and uses OAuth 2.0 to authenticate with GHL accounts. Tokens are stored safely and refreshed automatically; ensure the scope includes contacts.readonly for read access to contacts data.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business POST /contacts/ — Create a 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 a tag to a contact
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL
Action: create or update the corresponding contact in your app; map fields like firstName, lastName, email, phone, and custom fields
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, customFields
Trigger: task created or updated for a contact in GHL
Action: create or update task in your app
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, contactId, title, status, dueDate
Trigger: note created or updated for a contact in GHL
Action: create note or tag in your app
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, contactId, content, createdAt
Build powerful automations without writing code by connecting triggers to actions across your apps.
Real-time data synchronization ensures consistency across systems, reducing manual updates.
Flexible field mapping and endpoint selection lets you tailor workflows to your exact use case.
A concise glossary of terms, endpoints, and processes used when integrating GHL’s Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access or modify data in an API.
An authorization framework that enables third-party apps to obtain limited access to a user’s data with user consent.
The process of verifying identity and authorizing access to an API.
A callback URL where the API sends real-time event notifications.
Use starter templates to rapidly deploy lead, contact, and note workflows in minutes.
Set up two-way sync between GHL and your app to keep records identical across systems.
Automatically tag contacts and trigger workflows based on tag changes.
Create an OAuth connection in GHL and authorize Zapier App Connector to access Contacts (scope: contacts.readonly).
Use a sample contact to test triggers and map fields like name, email, phone, and custom fields to your app.
Build a Zap that uses GHL triggers and app actions; enable retries and error handling.
No coding is required to set up basic triggers and actions in Zapier App Connector. You can connect the GHL Contacts API and start automating common workflows with a few clicks. For advanced field mappings or custom workflows, you may create multi-step Zaps and map a broad set of fields like custom fields, tags, and notes. The system is designed for no-code use while still offering powerful customization when needed.
This page covers 17 endpoints including GET, POST, PUT, DELETE operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and tags. The exact endpoints you’ll use depend on your workflow; ensure your app has the required permissions and scopes (e.g., read/write) for the actions you need. You can combine multiple endpoints in a single Zap to automate complex processes.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 with scoped access to your GHL data. Tokens should be stored securely and rotated as recommended. The Zapier App Connector handles token refresh automatically; just ensure you grant the necessary scope (contacts.readonly) for reading contact data.
Yes. You can create and update contacts using POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can also create tasks or notes for a contact and map fields to your downstream app. This enables you to keep your CRM and your application synchronized.
Deleting is supported via DELETE endpoints for both contacts and tasks. Use caution when deleting data and consider implementing a soft-delete strategy in your app to preserve historical information.
The endpoint list is presented in the ENDPOINTLIST section of this page. It enumerates the available paths like /contacts, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/notes, and more. Your workflow determines which endpoints you need to utilize.
GHL stands for the Go High Level CRM platform. In this guide, we reference the GHL API and the Zapier App Connector to enable no-code integrations between GHL data and your own applications.
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