Authenticate with OAuth 2.0 and request the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ (with additional write scopes as needed). Exchange tokens securely to call endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId.
Nimble acts as the consumer app. Set up a connected app in GHL, grant the necessary permissions for contacts, and securely store access tokens to maintain ongoing access.
Endpoints covered in this integration: – GET /contacts/:contactId — fetch a single contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — fetch tasks for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — fetch a specific task – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — fetch notes for a contact – GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — fetch a single note – GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — fetch appointments – GET /contacts/ — list contacts – GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts for a business – POST /contacts/ — create a contact – PUT /contacts/:contactId — update a contact – DELETE /contacts/:contactId — delete a contact – POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — create a task – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — update a task – PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — mark a task completed – DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — delete a task – POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — apply tags to a contact
Trigger: a contact is created or updated in GHL; Nimble is upserted accordingly.
Actions: Map contact fields and upsert in Nimble using PUT /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts/ as appropriate.
Method paths used: GET /contacts/:contactId for lookup; PUT /contacts/:contactId for upsert in Nimble.
Key fields: id, email, firstName, lastName, phone, Nimble_contactId.
Trigger: a new or updated note or task in Nimble creates a corresponding record in GHL.
Actions: create notes and tasks in GHL using POST /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Method paths: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Fields: contactId, noteId, taskId, content, createdAt.
Trigger: changes in GHL contacts or Nimble contact fields trigger synchronization.
Actions: upsert core fields (name, email, phone, tags) in both directions using REST endpoints.
Method paths: PUT /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ for upserts.
Fields: contactId, email, name, phone, tags.
Unified contact data across systems reduces duplicates and manual reconciliation.
Automated sync of tasks and notes saves time and improves consistency.
No-code automation enables rapid scaling without custom development.
This section defines core concepts and the data flow for the Nimble-GHL integration, including endpoints, authentication, data mapping, and error handling.
Application Programming Interface; a set of rules that allow different apps to communicate with each other.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined action.
Process of verifying identity to obtain access to resources.
Open authorization; a standard for secure delegated access using tokens.
Automatically pull public fields from GHL and append to Nimble contact profiles to create richer customer records.
When a contact hits a milestone in GHL, create a follow-up task in Nimble for the owner.
Sync and apply lifecycle tags across systems to reflect status changes without manual edits.
Create a connected app in GHL for Nimble and capture the client ID and secret, then authorize the connection.
Define field mappings between GHL contact fields and Nimble fields in the Zapier connector.
Run tests, verify data flows, and enable automated sync in the live environment.
No coding is required. Use the Zapier App Connector to map fields, set triggers, and automate data flows between the GHL Contacts API and Nimble. If you want to tailor mappings or add conditions, you can build simple filters or steps in Zapier to control when data syncs. These capabilities let you create powerful workflows without writing code, while still giving you the flexibility to adjust mappings as your data model evolves.
The integration centers on core endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ for lookup and upserts, plus related endpoints for notes, tasks, and appointments. This enables Nimble to stay in sync with your GHL data. Remember to review endpoint limits and plan accordingly for your data volume, especially in production environments.
Errors and logs can be viewed in Zapier task history and within GHL’s developer console if you enable logging. Use the endpoint descriptions and field mappings to diagnose mismatches. Keep a changelog of mappings and test results to aid troubleshooting during deployments.
Yes. Data is transmitted over HTTPS with OAuth-based tokens. Never share your client secrets, and rotate credentials regularly. Store tokens securely within the Zapier connection settings and enable token refresh handling to keep access uninterrupted.
Absolutely. Field mappings and conditional logic can be customized in Zapier to control which fields sync and under what conditions. You can add filters to prevent unnecessary updates. For more complex rules, consider additional Zaps or multi-step workflows to fine-tune data flow between GHL and Nimble.
Yes. You can test in a development or sandbox environment by using sample data. Validate mappings and triggers before going live to ensure data integrity. After successful tests, switch to live mode and monitor initial runs closely for any edge cases.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and usage. If limits are approached, stagger requests, batch calls where possible, and implement retry with backoff. For high-volume needs, consider implementing webhooks or scheduling strategies to distribute requests over time.
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