GHL uses OAuth 2.0 and API keys to authorize access to the Contacts API. In Rankr, you’ll request the contacts.readonly scope and exchange credentials for an access token.
Rankr will store a secure access token with the scope required to read contact data and, if enabled, manage related resources. Token refresh happens automatically.
– 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 – contacts.write – 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 updated in GHL, fetch the latest data into Rankr.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, name, email, phone, status
Trigger: Rankr creates or updates a contact; updates are pushed to GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: email, name
Trigger: updates to tasks and notes in GHL trigger updates to Rankr.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId (or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed)
Key fields: taskId, status, dueDate
Rapid setup with drag‑and‑drop workflows in Rankr using the Contacts API connectors.
Real‑time, two‑way data syncing to reduce manual data entry.
Scalable data access across contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Key elements include endpoints (API calls), triggers, actions, and data fields you’ll map between Rankr and GHL.
A specific URL in the GHL API used to retrieve or modify data.
A standard authorization framework for granting limited access to resources without sharing credentials.
A URL that receives real-time event notifications from GHL.
A bearer token used to authenticate API requests on behalf of a user or app.
Build a real-time dashboard in Rankr that displays live updates from GHL for new or updated contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Create Rankr templates that auto-create notes and tasks when a new contact is added in GHL.
Set up automated reports in Rankr about contact activity pulled from GHL endpoints.
Obtain OAuth credentials, authorize Rankr to access the contacts.readonly scope in GHL.
Select the endpoints you need (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId) and map fields to Rankr fields.
Run tests, verify data sync in real time, and enable automated monitoring.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to fetch contact data, related tasks, notes, and appointments; you can also create and update records with appropriate permissions. Use GET requests to read data and POST/PUT/DELETE for changes where supported. Refer to the endpoint list above for exact routes. For large data needs, paginate results using standard query params. If you plan to read only, focus on the SELECT endpoints to minimize latency.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0 and, where supported, API keys. Rankr will request the contacts.readonly scope to read data. You’ll exchange credentials to receive an access token, which is refreshed automatically. Be sure to securely store tokens and rotate credentials per your security policy. If you’re upgrading scopes, ensure your app permissions align with required operations.
Yes, two‑way sync is possible in a constrained way. Rankr can create or update contacts in GHL and push changes back when supported by endpoints such as POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Full bidirectional syncing requires careful mapping and conflict resolution to avoid data overwritten unexpectedly. Start with read-only sync and expand as needed.
To test the connection, run a small test flow in Rankr that requests a known contact and checks for expected fields. Verify that tokens are valid and that the mapped fields appear correctly in Rankr. Use a test contact to confirm task, note, and appointment endpoints return expected data. Review error messages and adjust permissions if necessary.
Map core fields like name, email, phone, and status to Rankr fields. Depending on your workflow, also map related data such as tasks and notes to corresponding Rankr records. Keep a canonical field mapping dictionary to simplify future changes and ensure consistency across endpoints.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and endpoint usage. Plan for bursts during onboarding and integrate exponential backoff for retries. Monitor quotas in your admin console and implement congestion controls in Rankr workflows to avoid throttling.
Logs can be viewed in both Rankr and GHL dashboards where available. Enable detailed logging for API calls, responses, and token refresh events. Use logs to diagnose failures, confirm data mappings, and track changes over time.
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