Authenticate requests with a GHL API key and OAuth tokens through the Zapier App Connector. Ensure your app has the contacts.readonly scope.
Configure OAuth2 or API key support in the Zapier App Connector to securely access the GHL API. Use the minimal scope required (contacts.readonly).
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: New or updated contact in GHL; action: create/update in your app and create related tasks.
Actions: Create or update contact, link tasks, and assign notes.
Methods/Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: Note or appointment updated in GHL; action: update in your app.
Actions: Sync notes, update appointment records, and log activity.
Method Paths: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: notes.id, appointments.id
Trigger: Bulk import of contacts from external sources; action: push to GHL and tag in app.
Actions: Create multiple contacts, apply tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Methods/Paths: POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tags
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Understanding the core elements and processes used to connect GHL’s Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
Individuals stored in your GHL CRM with related tasks, notes, and appointments.
A URL path and HTTP method used to access or modify data in an API.
A URL callback that delivers real-time updates to your app when data changes.
An open standard for token-based authorization used to grant access to APIs securely.
Capture new leads and automatically create contact records in GHL with initial tasks assigned.
Track user activity and trigger follow-ups through tasks and notes.
Sync support tickets as tasks and relate them to contacts in GHL.
Obtain your GHL API key and set up the Zapier App Connector for secure access.
Select the contacts.readonly scope and map endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId to your app fields.
Run tests with sample contact data and deploy to automate live workflows.
You authenticate using API keys or OAuth tokens configured in the Zapier App Connector. Ensure your GHL account has the appropriate scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly). If you use OAuth, refresh tokens periodically to maintain access.
The core endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and POST /contacts/ for creating new records. You can extend with GET /contacts/appointments and others as needed.
Limit permissions to the least privilege required. Use scopes like contacts.readonly for viewing data. For write actions, add the appropriate write scopes.
Yes. You can tag contacts with POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and assign tags to segments. You can also set up automation to tag on certain triggers.
Rate limits depend on the GHL API plan. Build retries with exponential backoff in Zapier to handle transient errors.
Use a test Zap with sample data to verify mapping between GHL fields and your app. Use the test mode in Zapier to validate connections and data.
Check the Zapier and GHL API status pages and the logs in your app to troubleshoot authentication and endpoint errors.
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