To access the Contacts API, use your GHL credentials and include the access token in the Authorization header with the required scope: contacts.readonly. This ensures read access to contacts, tasks, notes, and related resources.
In Zapier, connect your GHL account through the Zapier App Connector, authorize the required permissions, and test the connection to verify access to Contacts API endpoints.
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 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
Trigger: A new or updated contact in GHL can push data to Zapier to start downstream workflows.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details, and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; or POST /contacts/ to create new records.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger: When a new task is created for a contact in GHL
Actions: Use POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to finish.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: New note or appointment linked to a contact
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments to pull data; map to your Zapier fields; use POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to add notes
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, content, date, appointmentId
Automate data flows between GHL and your apps without writing code.
Standardize data formats and field mappings across tools with reusable Zapier templates.
Scale workflows quickly by reusing automations in multiple use cases.
Key elements include endpoints (URLs), triggers (events that start a workflow), actions (tasks performed), and authentication methods. Understanding how these pieces fit helps you design reliable automations.
A set of rules that allows applications to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL in an API that performs an action or returns data.
A method to verify identity and authorize access to resources.
An event that starts a workflow in Zapier.
Automatically trigger a welcome email, assign a task, and create a contact record when a new contact enters Contacts API via the Zapier connector.
Capture new notes in GHL and automatically log them in your CRM or notes system via Zapier.
Aggregate contact data from GHL and export to spreadsheets or BI dashboards on a schedule.
Add a new connection for the Contacts API and authorize the GHL account.
Select endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and map fields to Zapier fields for your workflows.
Run tests, verify data flow, and enable automation across apps.
The Contacts API provides programmatic access to your CRM data, including contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments, so you can automate workflows. It exposes endpoints to read and manage these resources, enabling seamless integration with Zapier through the App Connector. Ensure you have the correct scope (for example, readonly) and authenticity in your requests.
Access to contact data requires proper authentication and authorization. Use your GHL credentials to obtain an access token with the appropriate scope, and in Zapier configure the connection to use that token. Follow best practices to keep credentials secure, rotate tokens regularly, and apply least-privilege permissions.
Yes. Zapier supports triggers when a contact is created or updated, and actions to read, update, or create related items like tasks and notes. Build a workflow that responds to these events and maps fields accordingly.
No coding is required. Configure the Zapier App Connector to authenticate with GHL, select endpoints, and map data between GHL and the destination apps. Use built-in triggers and actions to orchestrate the automation.
Test the connection and each trigger/action in Zapier. Use sample data, check field mappings, and verify end-to-end data flow. Adjust mappings as needed until the automation runs reliably.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Use these to populate CRM records, create tasks, or attach notes as part of your automation. Always map fields carefully to ensure data integrity across apps.
For more resources, visit the Rankr documentation and the GHL API reference. Explore example templates, endpoint descriptions, and best practices for secure authentication and resilient integrations. You’ll find additional use cases and sample automations to accelerate your projects.
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