To access any Contacts API data, obtain an OAuth 2.0 access token with the scope contacts.readonly and pass it in the Authorization header as Bearer. Token management and refreshing are handled in your GHL developer setup.
In Zapier, connect the GHL Contacts API by adding a connected account. Zapier handles the OAuth flow and token refresh, keeping your workflows seamless.
– 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 (permission) – 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
When a new contact is created in GHL, trigger a Zapier workflow to pull the contact details and the associated tasks.
Fetch contact data, create or update a record in your target app, and pull in related tasks for follow-up.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email
When a contact is updated in GHL, trigger a workflow to synchronize notes and tags.
Fetch notes, sync to the target app, and update tags as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, notes, tags
When an appointment is created or updated for a contact, trigger a reminder workflow.
Create reminders or calendar entries in the connected app and notify relevant teams.
GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
contactId, appointmentId, startTime
No-code automations let you build powerful workflows without writing a line of code.
Real-time data sync keeps contact data, notes, tasks, and appointments consistently up to date.
Rapid experimentation lets you test ideas and iterate quickly without developer time.
Key concepts and processes used when building workflows between GHL and Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an action within the API.
An OAuth access token included in the Authorization header to grant access to API resources.
The set of permissions granted to an access token, controlling which actions are allowed.
A URL endpoint that receives event notifications from the API in real time.
Auto-create a welcome task and send a friendly welcome email when a new contact is added in GHL.
Pull contact details and pending tasks to trigger personalized email sequences or SMS reminders.
Sync upcoming appointments to your team chat or calendar and post reminders.
Create and authorize a connected account in Zapier, obtaining the OAuth tokens for GHL with the scope contacts.readonly.
Choose endpoints from the list and map fields like contactId, name, and email to your target app.
Run test Zaps, verify data flows, and enable automation in production.
The Contacts API offers endpoints to read contact data, notes, tasks, and appointments, and to create or update records as needed. This lets you assemble workflows that reflect real-time CRM data and activity. Common endpoints include retrieving a contact (GET /contacts/:contactId), listing a contact’s tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks), fetching appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments), and creating new contacts (POST /contacts/).
You authenticate with OAuth 2.0 tokens, scoped to the operations you need (for example, contacts.readonly). In Zapier, the connected account handles token refresh automatically and the token is sent in the Authorization header with each request. Always use the minimum scope required for your workflow to reduce risk.
In Zapier, add a new connected account for the GHL Contacts API and authorize the app to access your data. Zapier will manage the OAuth exchange and token lifecycle. Once connected, you can select endpoints, map fields, and build your Zap without writing code.
Yes. You can create new contacts (POST /contacts/), update existing ones (PUT /contacts/:contactId), add tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks), and attach notes (via notes endpoints). These actions enable end-to-end CRM automation from Zapier workflows.
The scope defines what your access token can do. For read-only access, use contacts.readonly; for write capabilities, request broader scopes appropriate to the actions you plan. Request the least privilege necessary to minimize security risk.
Use a sandbox or test environment when available, or create test records to avoid impacting live data. In Zapier, run tests with sample data to validate mappings before going live. Always back up important data before executing write operations in production.
Official documentation is available in the GHL API developer portal and the Zapier App Connector docs. You can also reach out to support or your account representative for tailored guidance. Look for endpoint references, authentication guides, and example zaps to accelerate setup.
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