GHL’s Contacts API uses secure authentication to protect your data. Use OAuth tokens or API keys (scope: contacts.readonly) to authorize requests from the Zapier App Connector.
Zapier securely stores and rotates credentials to connect to GHL. Configure the connection once, then reuse it across multiple automations.
– GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note\n- GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact\n- GET /contacts/ — List all contacts\n- GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve contacts for a business\n- POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\n- PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task complete\n- DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\n- POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add a tag to a contact
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL, pulling the latest data into Zapier for downstream actions.
Actions you can perform: Create or Update a contact, attach notes, and add tasks from Zapier.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, name, phone, tags, customFields
Trigger when a task is created for a contact or when tasks are updated.
Create Task, Update Task, Mark Task as Completed, Delete Task
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, subject, dueDate, status, priority
Trigger when notes or appointments are added or updated for a contact.
Create Note, Create Appointment, Update Note, Update Appointment
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, noteContent, appointmentId, appointmentTime
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Glossary of core terms: API endpoints, triggers, actions, authentication, and data mapping for the Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface. A set of rules that allow two software entities to communicate data and commands.
A URL path used to access a specific resource or operation in GHL’s API.
Method to verify identity and authorize requests, such as OAuth tokens or API keys.
A URL that GHL can call to notify your app about events in real time.
Use triggers to detect duplicates across systems and automatically merge or tag records.
Create tasks and notes based on contact lifecycle stages to drive engagement.
Aggregate notes and feedback from GHL into a centralized analytics view.
Grant access to GHL from Zapier and select the Contacts API scope.
Choose endpoints, map fields, and set up triggers and actions.
Run tests to confirm data flows and deploy the automation across your workflow.
GHL supports OAuth tokens and API keys for authentication. Use the Zapier App Connector to securely store credentials and rotate keys as needed.\n\nFor production apps, prefer OAuth where possible to refresh tokens automatically.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints for retrieving, creating, updating, and deleting contacts, as well as related entities like tasks, notes, appointments, and tags. Use GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE as appropriate.\n\nCommon Zapier actions map to these endpoints to automate CRM workflows.
Map fields in Zapier’s app connection screen by selecting a GHL contact field on the left and the destination app field on the right. Use sample data to verify mappings and test with real records.
Yes. You can create tasks for a contact via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and update or complete them with PUT/PATCH calls. Zapier can trigger on new tasks or modified tasks.
Notes and appointments are retrievable via GET endpoints, and you can create or update them via POST/PUT. Use Zapier to route notes to your data warehouse or notify teams.
Yes. No-code automations are possible through the Zapier App Connector, which provides ready-made triggers, actions, and mapping interfaces.
Look for starter templates in the Zapier community or our sample use cases within Rankr’s guide. They illustrate common CRM automation patterns and end-to-end flows.
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