Learn how to securely authenticate requests to the Contacts API via Zapier, including API keys and OAuth scopes.
Understand how Zapier establishes a trusted session with your GHL account and how to safely store credentials in Zapier.
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; 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 new or updated task is created for a contact in GHL, instantly start a Zapier workflow.
Actions: Create subtasks, update status, or notify teammates via Slack or email.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: New or updated notes for a contact.
Actions: Create/update notes in linked apps, or flag notes as important.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, id
Trigger: Contact record updates (field changes, new tags, or business data).
Actions: Sync full contact profile to your CRM, update custom fields, trigger marketing automations.
GET /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, businessId
Automate repetitive CRM tasks without writing a line of code.
Build scalable workflows that adapt as your data grows.
Maintain a centralized data flow between GHL and your tools for faster decision making.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields you map between GHL and connected apps.
A specific URL path used to access a resource in the GHL API.
A real-time event that starts a Zapier workflow when something happens in GHL.
Proof of identity allowing secure access to GHL data via Zapier.
GET, POST, PUT, DELETE verbs that specify the action on a resource.
When a new contact signs up, automatically create a welcome task and set reminders.
Sync notes from clients to project tools to guide onboarding.
Tag contacts and trigger automations by category, product line, or lifecycle stage.
Securely connect your GHL account via OAuth or API key in Zapier.
Select endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull data.
Create automated workflows by mapping fields and setting triggers.
No coding is required. Zapier provides a no-code interface to connect GHL’s Contacts API endpoints to your other apps. You can map fields, set triggers, and create actions without writing code. If you’re new, start with a simple workflow and expand as you become comfortable with the endpoints.
For CRM tasks, endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes are typically most useful. You can combine these with POST, PUT, or DELETE to manage data as needed, enabling powerful workflows.
Use API keys or OAuth scopes to authenticate, and store credentials securely in Zapier’s vault. Regularly rotate credentials and monitor access. Start with least-privilege permissions to reduce risk.
Yes. You can create new contacts with POST /contacts/ and update or remove them using PUT or DELETE endpoints. Build workflows that run on triggers from other apps to keep data synchronized.
Yes. Triggers exist for new tasks, updated notes, and contact changes. Map fields and actions in Zapier to update the target apps accordingly.
Triggers can be near real-time with webhooks in your GHL account, depending on endpoint support and polling settings in Zapier.
API rate limits depend on your GHL plan. In general, design efficient workflows, cache responses when possible, and stagger requests to stay within limits.
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