Use OAuth 2.0 with your GHL account and grant the Contacts API scope to allow read access to contact data. The Zapier App Connector will request authorization to access your Contacts API data securely.
In Zapier, set up the connection by providing API credentials and authorizing access to the GHL Contacts API. Ensure the scope matches your needs for read only access unless you require write permissions.
Endpoints covered 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, 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 contact is created in Zapier, create or update the corresponding contact in GHL via POST /contacts/.
Actions: Map fields such as name, email, phone, and notes; handle idempotent updates; store the GHL contact_id for future references.
POST /contacts/
name, email, phone
Trigger: When a contact’s tasks are updated in GHL, fetch via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Actions: Create or update task records in downstream apps and reflect status changes; use taskId for precise updates.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId
Trigger: Monitor a specific task with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Actions: Sync the task details to downstream apps and attach the task to the related contact profile.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
contactId, taskId
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A quick glossary of the core elements and processes used when linking the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets two applications talk to each other.
A specific URL path used to perform an action in an API.
Authorization framework that allows third party apps to access resources securely with user consent.
A real-time notification mechanism that sends data to a designated URL when an event occurs.
When a new contact is added, route to the correct team by creating tasks and notes in GHL and notifying the right owner in your CRMs.
Automatically generate follow-up tasks from contact events and attach due dates and owner assignments.
Sync notes, tasks, and appointments into a single contact record for a complete 360 view.
Authorize GHL via OAuth 2.0 and connect the Zapier App Connector to your Contacts API.
Choose endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and map fields like name, email, and notes to your downstream apps.
Run tests to confirm data flows correctly and deploy the workflow to production.
No extensive coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to connect GHL Contacts API endpoints and map fields. You can configure triggers, actions, and data flows using built-in components. If you have more complex needs, you can add lightweight scripting or use multi-step automations.
Common fields include name, email, phone, notes, and associated tasks or appointments. You can also sync tags and business identifiers. Map these fields to your target apps to maintain consistency across your stack.
The most useful endpoints are GET /contacts/:contactId to read a contact, POST /contacts/ to create, and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve tasks. Endpoints for notes, appointments, and updates to tasks are also valuable for richer automations.
Use OAuth 2.0 with explicit user authorization and scope restrictions. Keep credentials secure, rotate tokens regularly, and monitor API access via your account security settings.
Yes. You can update existing contacts by using PUT /contacts/:contactId and ensure you compare the external ID before applying updates to avoid duplicates. Idempotent operations help keep data clean.
Test the workflow with sample records and sandbox data. Validate field mappings, error handling, and retries before going live. Use Zapier’s test mode and GHL’s sandbox data if available.
API rate limits vary by plan. Check your account documentation for exact quotas and consider implementing exponential backoff and retry strategies to stay within limits.
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