Access the GHL Contacts API securely using OAuth 2.0. The current scope is contacts.readonly, which lets you read contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments from GHL via the Zapier App Connector.
Configure OAuth 2.0 for the Zapier App Connector so requests to GHL are authorized on behalf of your workspace. This ensures traceable, secure data access.
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; permissions: contacts.write; 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 Microsoft Teams event is created or updated, create or update the corresponding contact in GHL.
Actions: Create or update the contact in GHL, attach Teams event details as a note, and optionally create a follow-up task.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, eventTitle, eventTime, organizer
Trigger: A task is created or updated in GHL and you want a Teams notification or a new task in Teams.
Actions: Create or update a related task in GHL when a Teams action occurs; post status in Teams.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, taskTitle, dueDate
Trigger: A contact meets criteria and should be tagged for follow-up.
Actions: Add tags to the contact, optionally create a summary note, and alert the team in Teams.
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tags
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This glossary explains endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and fields used when integrating the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
URLs and paths used to access Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Appointments in the GHL API.
Events in GHL or Teams that start a Zapier workflow.
Operations performed by Zapier in GHL, such as create, update, or delete.
Data elements mapped between GHL and Teams (name, email, eventTitle, etc.).
When a Teams meeting is scheduled, automatically create or update the attendee’s contact in GHL and log attendance in a note.
After a Teams event ends, generate follow-up tasks in GHL for each attendee automatically.
Tag contacts in GHL based on Teams channel or meeting outcome, then trigger targeted campaigns.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector and GHL Contacts API in your workspace and set the required scope (contacts.readonly).
Select endpoints and map fields like name, email, event details, and task fields to keep data aligned.
Create triggers and actions, test thoroughly, and enable the workflow for live use.
The GHL Contacts API scope used here is contacts.readonly, allowing read access to contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. If you need write capabilities, you can request additional scopes (such as contacts.write) and configure them in your Zapier app settings. Always align scopes with the actions your workflows perform. For broader automation, adding write permissions lets you create, update, and delete records directly from Zapier.
No coding is required to set up these automations. The Zapier App Connector provides a drag-and-drop interface to define triggers, actions, and field mappings between GHL and Teams. Advanced users can insert custom code steps if needed, but basic CRUD workflows can be implemented fully through built-in steps.
Yes. You can create tasks in GHL from Teams events, or create Teams notifications from GHL task updates. Map event details to task fields (title, due date, contact, notes) and configure triggers to ensure timely follow-ups. This keeps teams aligned and reduces missed follow-ups.
Authenticate by granting OAuth 2.0 access for the Zapier App Connector to your GHL account. You’ll register the app in GHL to obtain a client ID/secret, set the Redirect URI in Zapier, and authorize the connection. Ensure the requested scope matches your workflow (readonly for viewing, write for creating/updating records).
Write-capable endpoints include POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. These endpoints require appropriate write scopes and careful handling of data. Read-only endpoints (such as GET /contacts/:contactId) remain accessible with the readonly scope.
Yes. You can fetch all contacts for a given business using GET /contacts/business/:businessId, then filter or map results within Zapier. Combining this with field mappings lets you target audiences across Teams channels or campaigns.
Map core fields such as name, email, phone, and custom fields to Teams or task notes. Use Zapier’s field mapping to align GHL data with Teams event details (title, time, attendees). Ensure date formats and identifiers match between systems to avoid mismatches.
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