Use your API key or OAuth token to securely authenticate between OptinMonster and the Contacts API.
OptinMonster authenticates to the Contacts API with a dedicated app token or OAuth flow to keep data safe.
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 when a visitor submits an OptinMonster form to create or update a contact in the Contacts API.
Actions to perform include create or update contact, attach notes and assign tags.
Method paths to use include POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and related task endpoints.
Key fields to map include email, firstName, lastName, phone, and tags.
Trigger: after lead qualification, create a task in the Contacts API.
Actions: create tasks, update status, set due dates.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Fields: taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status.
Trigger: apply tags when a form is submitted.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to add or remove tags.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Fields: contactId and tags.
Automate lead capture and real time sync across systems.
Improve segmentation and personalized messaging with synced data.
Reduce manual data entry and errors through automation.
Key elements and processes include endpoints, triggers, actions and field mappings that move data between OptinMonster and the Contacts API.
An application programming interface that lets systems like OptinMonster talk to the GHL Contacts API.
A callback URL that informs your app when events occur in the other system.
A specific URL path in an API used to perform a function.
A standard protocol for authorizing access to APIs without sharing credentials.
Enhance new leads with existing CRM data as soon as they submit a form.
Route leads to the right owner by checking tags and fields.
Auto archive or update old records to keep data fresh.
Obtain API key or OAuth credentials from your GHL account and set them in OptinMonster.
Map fields like email, name and tags to their corresponding GHL endpoints.
Run test submissions and monitor the data flow to ensure accuracy.
No coding is required for basic setups. Use the OptinMonster UI to connect to the Contacts API and map standard fields. If you need advanced automation, you can extend with endpoint calls and field mappings.
You can sync core fields such as email, first name, last name and tags. You can also pull related data like tasks and notes to enrich contact records.
The connection uses secure tokens and HTTPS. API keys or OAuth tokens authorize calls and keep credentials private.
Yes you can map custom fields if the API supports them. Use the field mapping area in the setup to align with your CRM schema.
To test the integration, submit test forms and use a staging view if available. Verify data appears in the Contacts API and check responses.
Lead creation uses POST /contacts and updates use PUT. You can inspect responses in the OptinMonster and API dashboards.
API docs are available in your GHL developer portal and within the OptinMonster integration docs for the Contacts API.
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