Authorize the Contacts API within the Zapier App Connector using OAuth 2.0. Obtain your client ID and client secret from the GHL developer console, then grant access to your Zapier account.
In Zapier, choose the Contacts API integration, complete the OAuth flow, and confirm the requested permissions (scope: contacts.readonly).
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — Retrieve a list of contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts by business contacts.write — write scope for contacts (permission) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Tag a contact
Trigger: New or updated contact in Contacts API.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, pull related tasks and notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Trigger: When a contact’s tasks change in Contacts API.
Actions: Retrieve tasks for a contact; filter by status.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, status
Trigger: New contact creation or update in your system.
Actions: Create or update a contact in Contacts API; assign tags or business as needed.
POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: email, name, phone
Automate repetitive contact tasks without writing code.
Sync data between Contacts API and other apps instantly.
Build powerful workflows in minutes with prebuilt triggers and actions.
A quick glossary of terms and processes you’ll use when integrating the Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface — a set of rules that lets two apps communicate.
A specific URL on an API that performs a defined action, like retrieving a contact.
The standard protocol used to authorize apps to access resources without sharing passwords.
A callback URL that sends real-time data from one app to another when an event occurs.
Automatically create a contact in GHL when a form is submitted in your app, then kick off a welcome workflow.
When a task is updated in one system, propagate changes to Contacts API via Zapier.
Tag contacts automatically based on activity and sentiment to power segmentation.
Register your app in GHL to obtain client_id and client_secret, then configure OAuth in Zapier.
Map endpoints to Zapier triggers and actions; ensure fields line up for smooth data flow.
Run tests, verify data syncing, and enable the integration for live use.
Yes. This integration is built for no-code users. You can set up basic triggers and actions in minutes. For more complex flows, you can still customize field mappings in Zapier to fit your data model.
The Contacts API provides endpoints for reading contacts, tasks, notes, and more. See the endpoint list for exact methods and parameters such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Security is a priority. The connection uses OAuth 2.0 and scoped permissions (e.g., scope: contacts.readonly). Tokens can be rotated, and data is transmitted over TLS.
Yes. You can fetch a contact’s tasks, notes, and appointments using the provided endpoints, and you can chain them in a Zap to create end-to-end workflows.
If you hit rate limits, slow down requests, implement exponential backoff, and paginate responses. The API supports pagination on list endpoints like GET /contacts/.
Authenticate via OAuth 2.0 in Zapier and refresh tokens as needed. The connector handles token refresh automatically during long-running automations.
Yes. Field mappings can be customized in Zapier to align with your CRM fields, including contact name, email, phone, and custom tags.
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