Access to the Contacts API requires OAuth 2.0 with the scope: contacts.readonly. Secure tokens are stored in Zapier’s vault for each connected account. Use your GHL API credentials to initiate the flow and grant read-only access to data.
Zapier authenticates to GHL using OAuth 2.0. When you create a connection in the Zapier App Connector, users authorize access and Zapier receives a token that can be renewed or revoked from the Connections page. Data transfers follow privacy and security best practices.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId — Get a single contact by ID. 2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve a contact’s tasks. 3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task for a contact. 4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact. 5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note for a contact. 6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact. 7) GET /contacts/ — List all contacts. 8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts for a business. 9) contacts.write — Write permission scope for creating or modifying 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 one or more tags to a contact.
Trigger: on-demand lookup of a contact by its ID.
Actions: return the contact profile and optionally pull related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId
Trigger: fetch tasks for a given contact.
Actions: retrieve and filter tasks for the contact; include status, due dates, and completion status.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId
Trigger: view a single task.
Actions: return task details, including due date and completion status.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId
Fast setup and drag-and-drop automation without writing code.
Real-time data sync between GHL and your other apps, reducing manual entry.
Easier maintenance with centralized triggers and actions across your stack.
Understand how API basics map to your workflow: API is the interface, endpoints are the specific URLs, and triggers and actions are the building blocks of automations. Authentication ensures secure access.
Application Programming Interface. A set of rules that lets software programs communicate with each other.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function or returns data.
An authorization framework that lets apps access user data securely without sharing passwords.
A URL that one app calls to deliver real-time data to another app.
When a new contact is created in GHL, automatically generate welcome tasks and notes in connected apps via the Zapier connector.
Sync notes and appointments to a CRM or calendar app to keep teams aligned without manual data entry.
Trigger reminders or create follow-up tasks when a task is marked as completed.
Register your GHL API connection in Zapier and authorize access with the requested scope: contacts.readonly.
Run a quick test to confirm you can read contacts, tasks, and notes from GHL via the connector.
Build a Zap that pulls contact data and drives downstream actions in your apps.
You can read core contact data such as name, email, phone, and custom fields. The endpoints also let you fetch related data like tasks, notes, and appointments with the appropriate scope. If you need write capabilities, request extended scopes and follow security best practices.
No. This is a no-code integration built for the Zapier App Connector. Use the visual editor to map triggers and actions, then test in real time. For complex logic, you can add multiple steps or branches without writing code.
The endpoint list is provided in this guide. It covers common operations like retrieving a contact, listing tasks, and viewing notes. Use the ENDPOINTLIST section to reference paths and required fields.
OAuth 2.0 with scope: contacts.readonly is required to access the Contacts API. Zapier securely stores tokens and handles renewal automatically. Ensure you grant the least privilege needed.
With the current scope, read-only access is available. To create or update contacts, you would need contacts.write or a similar write scope and explicit permission from your GHL administrator.
Zapier will automatically refresh tokens when possible and prompt you to re-authorize if needed. You can re-connect from the Connections page and re-test endpoints.
Raise a support ticket or consult the knowledge base. You can also contact support for guided troubleshooting and best practices.
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