Use your GHL API key as a Bearer token in the Authorization header to access resources. Keep credentials secure and rotate keys regularly. Refer to the GHL docs for best practices on rate limits and scope handling.
Configure APPNAME (Zapier App Connector) to authenticate against GHL using OAuth 2.0 or an API key approach provided by APPNAME. Grant only the necessary scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly) and test the connection before enabling workflows.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact by ID. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a given contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Fetch notes attached to a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a single note for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Get appointments for a contact. GET /contacts/ — List all contacts. GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List or fetch contacts for a business. contacts.write — Endpoint permissions for writing to contacts (create/update). POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact. DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact. POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a new task for a contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed. DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task. POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add a tag to a contact.
Trigger on when a contact is created or updated in GHL to sync details into APPNAME workflows.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, pull related tasks, notes, and tags; optionally push updates back to GHL from APPNAME.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, ownerId
Trigger on task changes for a contact to reflect progress in APPNAME.
Actions: List tasks, read task details, create or update tasks, and filter by status.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate, title
Trigger on changes to a specific task to drive downstream APPNAME actions.
Actions: Get task details, update fields, or mark as completed from APPNAME.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
contactId, taskId, status
Create powerful automation without writing a line of code—set up triggers, actions, and data flows visually in APPNAME.
Accelerate onboarding and data synchronization between GHL and APPNAME with reliable, repeatable processes.
Centralize contact insights by surfacing data across systems for better segmentation and outreach.
This glossary covers core concepts you’ll encounter when integrating the GHL Contacts API with APPNAME, including endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields.
A specific URL path that performs a defined function in the API, such as retrieving a contact or listing tasks.
The process of proving identity to access the GHL API and APPNAME, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A real-time notification mechanism that informs APPNAME of events in GHL (or vice versa) without polling.
The portion of the URL after the domain that specifies the resource being accessed, such as /contacts/:contactId.
Automatically create or update GHL contacts when a new user signs up in APPNAME, and route welcome data to campaigns.
When APPNAME marks a task complete, update the corresponding GHL task via the API to keep both systems in sync.
Pull and push notes between GHL and APPNAME to maintain a single source of truth for each contact.
Obtain GHL API credentials, configure OAuth 2.0 in APPNAME, and grant the minimal necessary scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Run test calls such as GET /contacts/:contactId to verify responses and error handling.
Create Zaps that trigger on new or updated contacts and route data to APPNAME actions, transforming fields as needed.
No coding is required. The GHL Contacts API can be connected to APPNAME using the built-in connectors or Webhooks in Zapier App Connector. In most cases, you can configure triggers and actions with a visual editor. As you set up the connection, reference the endpoint list to understand which calls are exposed and how responses map to APPNAME fields.
For common workflows, start with GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve related tasks. Use POST /contacts/ to create new contacts when onboarding, and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update details. These endpoints cover the core data you’ll sync between GHL and APPNAME.
Authentication uses standard API keys or OAuth tokens, depending on your APPNAME configuration. Store tokens securely and rotate keys per security policies. Always use HTTPS and apply scope limitations to minimize exposure.
Yes. You can model multi-step workflows where a single trigger initiates several actions (e.g., create a contact, then create a related task and add a note). Use APPNAME logic to branch actions based on response data.
Test connectivity using the APPNAME tester or by running sample requests (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId). Monitor responses and handle errors with retries and proper error messages. Enable logging to diagnose issues quickly.
Default fields for contacts typically include contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, and ownerId. Tasks include taskId, status, title, and dueDate. Depending on your GHL setup, additional fields may be available via specific endpoints.
GHL API usage is subject to rate limits defined by your account. Check the quotas in your GHL developer console and implement exponential backoff in APPNAME to handle bursts gracefully.
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