Use your GHL API credentials to authorize requests. OAuth2 tokens or API keys grant access to contact data, tasks, notes and more.
Connect the Zapier App Connector using OAuth 2.0 and securely store credentials to authenticate every Zap that interacts with the GHL Contacts API.
Below is a concise list of the core endpoints you can leverage when building automations with the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector: 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: New or updated contact in GHL; automatically push details to your Zap for downstream actions.
Actions: Update contact fields, attach notes, create tasks, or trigger an external workflow.
Method path example: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger: When a task is created or updated for a contact.
Actions: Create/update tasks in your PM tool, set due dates, and update task status.
Method path example: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, status
Trigger: New notes or tags added to a contact.
Actions: Create notes, tag contacts, or log activity in the connected system.
Method path example: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, tag
Automate repetitive CRM tasks with clicks, not code, reducing manual data entry.
Orchestrate cross‑app workflows, from marketing to support, in minutes.
Scale operations with predictable data syncing between GHL and your apps.
A quick glossary of terms and processes used when integrating GHL with Zapier App Connector.
An API call is a request sent to the GHL API to perform an action such as fetching a contact or creating a task.
An endpoint is a URL that represents a specific function in the API, like /contacts/:contactId.
OAuth 2.0 is the standard authorization framework used to grant secure access to the GHL API.
No-code refers to building automations without writing code, using tools like Zapier App Connector.
Capture new leads from ads to GHL and trigger a welcome email in your marketing tool.
Create tasks in your PM tool when a contact updates a critical field, ensuring teams stay aligned.
Tag customers based on activity and automate tiered campaigns.
Obtain your GHL API key and create OAuth credentials for the Zapier App Connector.
Add your credentials to Zapier and authorize access to Contacts data.
Run test zaps, verify data syncing, and deploy to your live workflows.
No programming knowledge is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect GHL endpoints. Start with simple triggers and actions, then expand to multi-step automations as you gain confidence. If you run into issues, consult the endpoint documentation and use test data to validate mappings.
Commonly used endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId for fetching contact data and POST /contacts/ for creating new contacts. For ongoing work, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId keep tasks in sync between systems.
Security is handled via OAuth 2.0 tokens and scoped access. Always use least privilege credentials and rotate keys regularly. Zapier also supports encrypted storage of credentials.
Yes. You can configure Zapier to automatically create tasks, notes, or tags when a contact is updated or a form is submitted. Map fields and set conditions to control when actions fire.
Not every field needs to be mapped. Start with essential fields (name, email) and expand mappings as your automation needs grow.
If you hit rate limits, retry with exponential backoff and consider batching requests. Review endpoint quotas and optimize your zaps to minimize API calls.
Use a test environment or a sandbox mode in Zapier to validate triggers and actions before deploying to production. This helps prevent broken automations.
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