Access to the Contacts API requires proper authentication and the requested scope: contacts.readonly. Depending on your setup, you may use OAuth 2.0 or an API key to authorize requests.
Within Zapier, create a connection to the GHL Contacts API and complete the OAuth flow or provide credentials to establish a secure connection.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a specific contact. 2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact. 3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task for a contact. 4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact. 5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note. 6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact. 7) GET /contacts/ — List all contacts. 8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business. 9) contacts.write — Permission scope for write access to contacts. 10) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact. 11) PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact. 12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact. 13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact. 14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task. 15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed. 16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task. 17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact.
Trigger on contact create or update to instantly drive workflows.
Actions: create or update contacts, sync notes, and attach related tasks as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Scheduled pulls fetch batches of contacts for periodic sync.
Actions: bulk create/update, tag management, and field mappings.
GET /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, updatedAt, name
Tag changes trigger downstream automations.
Actions: apply or remove tags, adjust segments, and trigger campaigns.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tags
Automate repetitive workflows without writing code.
Keep data synchronized across apps in real time with minimal setup.
Leverage built-in triggers and actions to accelerate automation projects.
This section defines core terms such as endpoints, triggers, actions, and fields as used in the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector integration.
GHL stands for the GHL CRM platform’s API, used to power automation connections.
Application Programming Interface used to access resources and perform actions.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used to interact with a resource.
An event that starts a workflow in an automation system.
Send alerts to your team chat whenever a contact is updated or a task is completed.
Automatically assign new tags and enroll contacts into targeted campaigns.
Mirror contact records to another CRM for a unified customer view.
Authenticate and authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL Contacts data.
Map fields, set up data transformations, and test each trigger.
Run tests to verify data flow and enable automation in production.
No coding is required to connect GHL with Zapier App Connector. Use the graphical interface to authorize, select triggers and actions, and map data fields. This setup enables you to automate common workflows quickly.
Authentication is handled via OAuth 2.0 or API key depending on your chosen integration. Ensure the connection has the contacts.readonly scope for read operations and elevate permissions if you need write access.
The core endpoints include retrieving contacts, listing tasks and notes, managing appointments, and handling tags. See the Endpoints list for details and required permissions.
Map fields by matching GHL contact fields (name, email, phone) to Zapier fields in your Zap. Use transforms if needed to normalize data formats.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API plan. Plan for retries and implement backoff in Zapier automations to handle throttling gracefully.
Yes. Webhooks can be used to trigger automations when changes occur in GHL, enabling near real-time data flows where supported by the endpoint and scope.
Common no-code use cases include contact creation and updates to CRM, task reminders, tagging for segmentation, and notification alerts routed to apps like email, chat, or marketing platforms.
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