Access to the Contacts API in GHL requires a valid API key or OAuth token with the scope: contacts.readonly. Use your GHL developer credentials to authorize requests and protect endpoints. Include the token in your request headers as Authorization: Bearer
For LifterLMS, ensure the GHL connection is authorized and that requests originate from your LifterLMS environment. Store credentials securely, rotate them regularly, and follow best practices for token management.
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: need to fetch a contact’s core profile data from GHL to display in LifterLMS.
Actions: retrieve contact profile, load related tasks, notes, and appointments for a unified view in LMS.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId
Trigger: when a contact’s task is created or updated in GHL.
Actions: sync tasks to LMS, update statuses, and reflect progress on learner dashboards.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId
Trigger: a new note is added to a contact.
Actions: sync note content to the LMS timeline and associate with the corresponding course or learner.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, id
Faster access to contact data without custom coding, enabling rapid LMS experiences.
Automations and workflows you can configure in minutes to sync tasks, notes, and appointments.
A single source of truth for contacts and course interactions across your systems.
This section defines core elements (contacts, tasks, notes, appointments) and explains how the GHL Contacts API interacts with LifterLMS to enable data retrieval and synchronization.
A person stored in your CRM with associated data such as tasks, notes, and appointments.
A to-do item linked to a contact, used to track activities and progress.
A short message or update attached to a contact’s record.
A scheduled meeting or event linked to a contact.
Automatically pull enrichment data from the Contacts API to enhance LifterLMS contact records and personalize learner journeys.
Create LMS tasks from course milestones and sync results back to GHL for a cohesive timeline.
Attach notes to specific learning units to tailor pathways and coaching.
Obtain API credentials from GHL and securely store them in LifterLMS. Set the scope to contacts.readonly.
Choose which endpoints to sync and align field mappings between GHL and LifterLMS.
Run tests, check data integrity, and enable live syncing with monitoring.
The GHL Contacts API exposes read-only endpoints to fetch contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments related to LifterLMS records. You can pull comprehensive contact profiles and activity timelines to populate LMS dashboards and learner journeys. This enables a centralized view of learner data without manual data entry. You can leverage these endpoints to trigger automations, generate reports, and keep LMS course progress and communications aligned with your CRM data.
The current integration scope is read-only (contacts.readonly). This means you can read and synchronize data from GHL to LifterLMS but cannot create or update contacts directly via the API from this integration. If write access is required, you would need higher-level permissions and a carefully designed workflow to manage data integrity and security. Always ensure you operate within the permitted scope and respect data governance policies when syncing data between systems.
Requests to the Contacts API are authenticated using an API key or OAuth token included in the Authorization header (Bearer token). Keep credentials secure, rotate them regularly, and apply the principle of least privilege by limiting scope to contacts.readonly. Consider using server-side storage and secret management to minimize exposure and ensure tokens are not exposed in client-side apps.
For a quick integration, start with the core contact endpoint GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a profile, then combine it with related tasks or notes via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. This approach provides a complete view of a learner’s activity within LifterLMS. If you need a broader view, include GET /contacts/ to pull lists and correlate with LMS course data to build learner timelines.
Yes. You can fetch tasks, notes, and appointments for a given contact using the respective endpoints. This data can be surfaced in LMS dashboards, course progress pages, or coaching scripts to enhance learner support. Remember to respect rate limits and paginate results when dealing with large datasets.
Map GHL fields to LifterLMS fields in your integration layer, for example: contactId -> LMS contact identifier, taskId -> LMS task, noteId -> LMS note. Use consistent ID formats and align date/time fields to avoid sync mismatches. Document mappings clearly to maintain data quality as your integration evolves.
Common use cases include onboarding new learners by importing contacts, tracking task progress within LMS, and surfacing notes and appointments on course pages. Automations can trigger LMS events when a task is completed or a note is added, enabling a more proactive learning experience. This integration also supports centralized analytics by aggregating CRM and LMS data in a single view.
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