To access the Contacts API, you’ll authorize via OAuth 2.0 and request scopes such as contacts.readonly for read access or contacts.write for write operations. Create OAuth credentials in your GHL developer portal, configure redirect URIs, and complete the authorization flow to obtain access tokens for API calls.
In Zapier App Connector, configure OAuth 2.0 using your GHL API credentials and authorize the app to access your Contacts data. Zapier securely stores and refreshes tokens as needed.
Endpoints include: 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, and write/update endpoints such as 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, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL to pull the latest profile along with tasks, notes, and appointments.
Actions include fetching tasks, notes, and appointments for downstream workflows in Zapier.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, taskId, noteId, appointmentId
Trigger when a contact is updated in GHL to reflect changes in the CRM.
Actions include updating the contact and creating or updating associated tasks via the API.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, taskId, status
Trigger when tags are added to a contact to segment audiences.
Actions include applying new tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags for routing in campaigns.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
contactId, tagId
Build powerful CRM automations without writing code using prebuilt triggers and actions that map directly to GHL’s Contacts API.
Unify contact data across systems with centralized read/write access to contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Get started quickly with templates and test data, then iterate rapidly as your automation needs grow.
This section covers endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and fields used to read and modify contact records within GHL via the Zapier App Connector.
A Contact is a person stored in the GHL CRM, identified by contactId and linked to related tasks, notes, and appointments.
A Task is an action assigned to a contact, such as a follow-up or completion of an activity.
Notes are free-form comments attached to a contact record to capture context and details.
An Appointment is a calendar event linked to a contact for scheduling and follow-ups.
Automatically create welcome tasks, notes, and calendar events when a new contact enters GHL via the integration.
Tag and route contacts into sequences based on behavior, source, or custom fields.
Mirror contact data to your marketing platform for unified segmentation and outreach.
In GHL, generate OAuth credentials and authorize the App Connector to access your contacts data.
In Zapier, connect using the same OAuth credentials and select the Contacts API triggers and actions you need.
Map fields like contactId, taskId, notesId, and appointmentId, then run tests to confirm data flows correctly.
No coding is required to start using the Contacts API with Zapier App Connector. Zapier provides pre-built triggers and actions that map directly to the GHL Contacts API, enabling you to automate common CRM tasks without writing code. If your workflow needs go beyond the basics, you can combine multiple steps, filters, and paths to create complex automations.
The integration exposes a broad set of endpoints for reading and writing: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, 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, and related sub-resources. You can mix these in Zapier with filters and paths to tailor your flow.
Scopes determine access: for reading data, use contacts.readonly; for modifying data, use contacts.write or the specific write endpoints. When setting up OAuth, request the minimum required scopes for your Zapier actions and gradually expand as needed.
Connections rely on OAuth 2.0 with token-based authentication. Tokens are securely stored and refreshed automatically by Zapier. Always use the recommended redirect URLs and keep credentials confidential to maintain a secure integration.
Yes. You can update a contact via PUT /contacts/:contactId and propagate changes to related tasks or notes through subsequent API calls. This enables synchronized CRM updates across systems without manual duplication.
To test in Zapier, create a test Zap using the GHL Contacts API app, trigger a sample event (such as a new contact), and run a test action to verify data flow. Use live sandbox data where available to validate end-to-end behavior.
Documentation for the integration is available within the Zapier App Connector setup and in the GHL API reference. The Endpoints section above summarizes the key calls; for deeper details, consult the official API docs and the app’s settings page in Zapier.
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