Authenticate with a valid GHL access token that includes the required scope (contacts.readonly). Store credentials securely in Zapier and test connectivity before going live.
Authorize the data flow for Rankr with your Rankr credentials, typically via OAuth or an API key. Ensure the account has access to Contacts data and is linked to the GHL integration.
Endpoints used: 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: when a Rankr contact is created or updated, fetch the corresponding GHL contact.
Actions: read contact details and pull related tasks, notes, and appointments from GHL.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, name, email, phone, status
Trigger: changes in Rankr tasks prompt a fetch of the related GHL tasks.
Actions: retrieve tasks and read their details; update status if needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: new or updated notes in Rankr to pull notes from GHL.
Actions: read notes and attach them to the Rankr contact record.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: id, note, createdAt, updatedAt
Fast setup with the Zapier App Connector; no coding required.
Real-time data synchronization between Rankr and GHL reduces manual updates.
Scalability: reuse endpoints to cover many contacts, tasks, and notes.
This glossary defines common terms and the process flow used to connect GHL with Rankr.
Application Programming Interface – a set of rules that lets two apps talk to each other.
A specific path in an API that performs a function, for example GET /contacts/:contactId.
An open standard for token-based authorization used to grant access without sharing passwords.
A string used to authenticate API requests, usually short-lived and scoped.
Automatically create Rankr contacts when a new GHL contact is added, with initial tasks pre-populated.
Sync tasks from GHL to Rankr so reminders appear in Rankr workflows.
Attach GHL notes to Rankr contacts to build a complete activity log.
Generate an access token with the required scope (contacts.readonly) and save securely.
Add both apps in Zapier and map fields between GET /contacts and Rankr fields.
Run tests with sample data and verify data integrity and automations.
The GHL Contacts API enables programmatic access to contact data, including reading contact details, tasks, notes, and appointments. It powers integrations that synchronize data between GHL and external systems like Rankr. You can pull a contact’s core profile and related items using GET requests to specific endpoints. This API is the backbone for building automated workflows without manual data entry.
You can set this up with a no-code approach using the Zapier App Connector to connect GHL and Rankr. No custom code is required; you simply configure triggers, actions, and field mappings. If you need special logic, you can add simple filters within Zapier or use webhooks where supported.
The integration exposes endpoints for contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and more. Common endpoints include /contacts/:contactId, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and /contacts/:contactId/notes. Depending on your plan, you may also work with business-level endpoints like /contacts/business/:businessId. Always validate with your GHL account permissions.
Security is maintained through OAuth or API tokens with scoped access. Tokens are stored securely in Zapier and must include the necessary scope (for example, contacts.readonly). Rotate credentials regularly and never share tokens.
Yes. You can customize field mappings in Zapier to align Rankr data fields with GHL endpoints. Create multiple zaps or use custom fields to ensure data integrity and meet business requirements.
Test the connection by running sample payloads in Zapier. Check that data syncs correctly, endpoints return the expected fields, and automations trigger as designed. Use test contacts that cover edge cases.
The list of endpoints is available in the GHL developer documentation or in the API reference provided by your integration setup. You can review endpoints listed under Contacts and related resources to understand available actions.
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