Use OAuth 2.0 with scopes defined for contacts.readonly and manage credentials in the Zapier console. Keep tokens secure and refresh as needed.
Configure OAuth in the Zapier app settings, test connection, and select the Contacts API as the connected service. Use secure storage for tokens.
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, 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: Retrieve a contact’s details when a record is requested in your workflow.
Actions: pull related tasks, notes, and appointments for a complete contact snapshot.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, company
Trigger: Add a new contact or update existing data from your source app.
Actions: create or update contact record, sync related tasks and notes if available.
POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone, ownerId
Trigger: Create, update, or complete tasks tied to a contact.
Actions: create tasks, update status to completed, associate with contact and due dates.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Automate data flows without writing code by mapping contact fields between apps.
Orchestrate tasks, notes, and appointments automatically on events and triggers.
Rapid deployment with ready-to-use endpoints and starter workflows.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields. This glossary helps you understand how to use the GHL Contacts API with Zapier in practical scenarios.
Application Programming Interface — a set of rules that lets different apps talk to the GHL Contacts API to fetch and modify data.
A specific URL in the API that performs an operation, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
OAuth is the standard protocol for authorizing access without sharing passwords; used to securely connect Zapier to GHL.
A callback URL that receives real-time updates from GHL when data changes.
Create a workflow that fetches new contacts, assigns tasks, and logs notes when a lead status changes.
On contact creation, automatically create onboarding tasks, schedule kickoff calls, and send welcome notes.
Link GHL contacts to support tickets, updating tasks and notes as tickets move through stages.
Set up OAuth credentials and authorize the Zapier App Connector to access the Contacts API.
Choose endpoints, map fields, and create triggers and actions that fit your workflow.
Run end-to-end tests, verify data accuracy, and deploy to production with confidence.
No coding is required to set up basic connections using pre-built actions and triggers in Zapier. If you need custom logic, you can add filters and code steps to tailor the flow.
Use OAuth credentials and securely connect the Zapier App Connector to GHL. Refresh tokens automatically and test the connection in the app dashboard.
You can fetch all contacts or search by fields like email or name. Use pagination parameters to handle large lists.
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Yes, you can update notes and tasks for a contact using PUT endpoints. Be aware of field validation and permissions.
Webhooks push real-time updates from GHL to Zapier. Configure your webhook URL in GHL and map your events to Zapier triggers.
If a token expires, refresh tokens via OAuth flow. If the connection is interrupted, re-authenticate to restore the link.
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