Use OAuth 2.0 or an API token to securely authorize requests to the Contacts API. In Zapier App Connector, configure your credentials and required scopes to enable read access to contacts and related data.
In Zapier, connect the Zapier App Connector to the Contacts API by providing your client ID, client secret, and redirect URL, then grant the necessary permissions for reading or writing contacts.
GET /contacts/:contactId — retrieve a single contact and its fields GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — list tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — retrieve a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — list notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — retrieve a single note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — list appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — list contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts by business POST /contacts/ — create a new contact PUT /contacts/:contactId — update a contact DELETE /contacts/:contactId — delete a contact POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — create a 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 — assign a tag to a contact
On demand pull of a contact by ID to fetch up to date details for workflows and CRM views.
Return contact fields such as id, firstName, lastName, email, phone, and customFields; map to Zapier fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, email, firstName, lastName, phone, customFields
Fetch all tasks for a contact to drive activity streams in dashboards and reports.
Return taskId, title, status, dueDate; support filtering by completed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, contactId, title, status, dueDate
Add tasks to a contact as part of a workflow or automation sequence.
Send title, dueDate, and optional notes; returns taskId and confirmation.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, contactId, title, status, dueDate
Create automations in minutes without writing code by connecting endpoints to triggers and actions in Zapier.
Access read only data to surface insights or push updates to downstream apps.
Scale workflows with reusable tasks, notes, and tag management across multiple contacts.
This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, and key fields used when integrating GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
A standard authorization framework enabling secure delegated access to the Contacts API using access tokens.
Uniform resource identifiers that define how to access resources like contacts, tasks, and notes in the API.
A token that grants access to the API for a scoped period, used in Authorization headers.
Rules that limit the number of API requests in a given time frame to protect the system.
When a new contact is added in your CRM, automatically create a follow up task and a welcome note in connected apps.
Pull contact notes and appointments into your support platform to give agents context.
Aggregate tasks and notes to build a unified sales activity feed across tools.
Authenticate with GHL and establish a connection to the Contacts API in Zapier.
Select endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to drive automation.
Run tests, verify data mappings, and enable the Zap for automation.
You will typically need read permissions for contacts and related resources. If your workflow includes creating or updating data, you may also require write permissions for endpoints like POST and PUT. Always apply the principle of least privilege. Ensure your OAuth scope or API token reflects the needed access level to avoid authentication failures during automation.
Yes. You can fetch a contact’s tasks and notes by targeting the relevant endpoints. This enables you to assemble a complete activity view for each contact within Zapier App Connector. You can combine multiple endpoint calls in a single workflow to build a richer data set for your dashboards and automations.
In Zapier, you authenticate by configuring the OAuth 2.0 flow or supplying API credentials for the Contacts API. You will typically authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL data and then select the scopes you need. If you use API keys, store them securely in Zapier’s connected accounts and rotate them as needed.
Onboarding workflows commonly start with listing contacts and then drilling into each contacts tasks and notes. Use GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to surface data needed for your automations. For bulk onboarding, use POST /contacts to create new records and then link tasks or notes as follow ups.
No coding is required for standard automations in Zapier App Connector. You configure triggers, actions, and mappings within the Zap editor. Advanced scenarios may benefit from simple code steps, but most setups are point-and-click.
Test each step in the Zap editor using sample data. Validate field mappings and ensure API responses match the expected schema. Use Zapier’s test mode to verify triggers fire correctly and actions perform as designed.
Error logs can be viewed in Zapier under your connected accounts and the task history for each Zap. If an API request fails, review the endpoint, HTTP method, and response to diagnose data mapping or permission issues.
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