Access to the GHL Contacts API uses OAuth tokens with scopes such as contacts.readonly to read data securely.
Configure OAuth2 for the Zapier App Connector or provide a secure API key depending on your setup to authenticate calls.
1) GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact\n2) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact\n3) GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task\n4) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact\n5) GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note\n6) GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact\n7) GET /contacts/ — List all contacts\n8) GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a specific business\n9) contacts.write — API scope for write operations\n10) POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\n11) PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\n12) DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\n13) POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\n14) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\n15) PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed\n16) DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\n17) POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: When a specific contact is accessed or updated, pulling the latest data into Zapier.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, fetch related tasks, notes, and appointments; update contact fields; attach tags.
Endpoint: GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags, custom fields
Trigger: When a new contact is added to your CRM.
Actions: Create, update, or delete contacts; search and filter by business or tag.
Endpoint: GET /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, businessId
Trigger: Task creation or updates for a contact.
Actions: Create tasks, update status, mark completed, or delete tasks.
Endpoint: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, subject, dueDate, status, priority
Automate cross-app CRM workflows without writing code.
Keep contact data in sync across systems with real-time triggers and actions.
Launch powerful automations quickly using built-in triggers and actions.
This glossary covers API terms, endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping concepts used in this integration.
A set of rules that allows software to communicate and interact with another service.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined action.
A secure framework for granting access tokens without sharing credentials.
A push mechanism where an API can send real-time data to another system.
Automatically generate follow-up tasks when a new contact is added, ensuring timely outreach.
Push contact notes to your knowledge base or team wiki for quick reference.
Automatically assign and update tags based on contact activity and attributes.
Obtain OAuth tokens with the required scope (contacts.readonly).
Map GHL fields to Zapier fields for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Run test triggers, validate data flow, and deploy automation to production.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read, create, update, delete and manage contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags from your application or workflow. Use the endpoints to pull and push CRM data as part of automated processes.
You can use OAuth2 with token-based authentication in Zapier App Connector. Some teams opt for API keys where supported. The setup guides provide step-by-step instructions to configure credentials securely.
Essential endpoints include retrieving a contact by ID, listing contacts, and managing tasks and notes. Use the endpoints to orchestrate CRM workflows with triggers and actions in Zapier.
OAuth2 tokens or API keys are supported depending on the App Connector configuration. Tokens should be stored securely and refreshed as needed.
Yes. You can create tasks, notes, and tags for contacts via POST or PUT endpoints, guaranteeing CRM updates from automations.
Rate limits vary by GHL plan and endpoint. Monitor quotas in your GHL developer console and implement retry logic in Zapier.
Notes can be retrieved and linked to contacts; attachments are handled depending on endpoint capabilities and your storage setup.
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