To access the Contacts API from the Zapier App Connector, obtain your GHL API key or OAuth credentials and securely authorize the connection within Zapier. Use the appropriate scope (e.g., contacts.readonly) to access read data.
In Zapier, create a connection for the Zapier App Connector using the provided GHL credentials and grant the necessary scopes so your workflows can read contact data and perform actions as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact by ID; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ — Retrieve the list of contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Retrieve 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 — Add tags to a contact.
Trigger: Retrieve contact details to sync CRM records and populate downstream apps.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId to pull the contact; also fetch related tasks and notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to keep all data in sync.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, include (tasks, notes), fields to map
Trigger: When you need to sync the latest task data for a contact.
Actions: Retrieve tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and optionally fetch individual task details with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId (optional), status
Trigger: New form submission or record created to seed contacts in the system.
Actions: Create a contact using POST /contacts/ with required fields; optionally assign tags and initial notes via related endpoints.
POST /contacts/
name, email, phone, source, tags
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Below are core terms and processes to help you understand and implement GHL Contacts API integrations with the Zapier App Connector.
A defined URL path and HTTP method used to perform an action or retrieve data from an API.
The method used to prove identity and authorize requests to an API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
A real-time push mechanism where a service notifies your app of events as they occur.
Building workflows without coding, using tools like Zapier to connect apps and automate processes.
Automatically create or update contact records in Zapier when a new contact is added in GHL via the Contacts API, triggering welcome emails and lead scoring.
Keep notes and tasks in sync across CRM, helpdesk, and project management apps to provide a unified view of each contact.
Use contact tags to trigger tailored automations across apps, such as assigning to teams or updating fields based on tag changes.
In Zapier, add a new connection for the Zapier App Connector and authenticate with your GHL credentials to enable data access.
Select the desired Contacts API endpoints (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and map the data fields to your destination apps.
Run test zaps to verify data flow, then enable the automation in production for ongoing syncing.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and manage contact data, including associated tasks, notes, and appointments. It enables you to build automations that respond to contact activity and keep your data synchronized across apps. Access requires proper authentication and the correct scopes.
Typically you’ll need a read-only scope such as contacts.readonly to retrieve data. If you plan to modify data (create, update, delete), you’ll need write permissions (e.g., contacts.write). Always follow least-privilege principles and rotate credentials regularly.
Yes. The Zapier App Connector can perform create and update operations using endpoints like POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can map fields from your source form or app to GHL fields to keep data consistent.
Start with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull a known contact, then expand to related data with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. This gives you a solid core data set for sync scenarios.
Use Zapier’s connection security features, store credentials securely, and apply token rotation where supported. Do not embed keys in public dashboards; use encrypted vaults and environment variables where possible.
No-code automation is possible. The integration is designed for users to build workflows in Zapier without writing code, using triggers, actions, and mapped fields between GHL and other apps.
Test environments in Zapier let you validate data flows with sample records. Use test contacts and synthetic data to verify mappings before deploying to production.
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