The Contacts API requires scoped access (for example, scope: contacts.readonly). Use your GHL credentials to authorize requests and store tokens securely within Zapier App Connector.
In Zapier, connect your GHL account via OAuth or API keys, depending on your setup. The App Connector will manage tokens securely and refresh them as needed.
Available endpoints for the Contacts API include: 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; 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: fetch a contact by ID to retrieve its core data and related tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId).
Actions: retrieve contact details, list tasks, and fetch notes using endpoints 1–4 and 5; optionally attach or update tasks via endpoints 13–16.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Trigger: update contact data and create notes to document changes (PUT /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes).
Actions: update core fields, add notes, and fetch the updated contact (endpoints 11 and 4).
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, updatedName, updatedEmail, phone
Trigger: create a new contact (POST /contacts/) and immediately create initial tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks).
Actions: create contact, then create related tasks, and optionally set tags (endpoints 10–17).
POST /contacts/
Key fields: name, email, phone
Automate CRM workflows without writing any code by wiring triggers and actions in a visual designer.
Synchronize data across tools by mapping API endpoints to Zapier triggers and actions for real-time updates.
Securely manage credentials within the App Connector and automatically refresh tokens when needed.
Key elements include endpoints, requests, responses, authentication, and common workflows used to connect GHL APIs to apps via Zapier App Connector.
A person in your CRM with a unique contactId used to fetch details, tasks, notes, and other related data.
A note attached to a contact, stored with a unique id and timestamp.
A URL path you call to access a resource in the GHL API.
Credentials and tokens used to authorize API requests and maintain secure sessions.
Capture form submissions and automatically create new contacts in Contacts API, then kick off onboarding tasks.
Map contact changes to tasks or notes in your PM app for up-to-date project visibility.
Automatically append notes to a contact when deal stage or status changes.
Authorize the Zapier App Connector to access Contacts API using OAuth or API keys.
Define triggers like new contact and actions like create task; map relevant fields between systems.
Run tests, monitor the workflow, and publish the connector.
The Contacts API exposes endpoints to read and manipulate contact data, including individual contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments. You can fetch a single contact, retrieve its tasks and notes, update the contact, or create new tasks and notes as part of your automation. This makes it easy to build powerful CRM flows without custom code. The endpoints support standard HTTP methods such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE, enabling flexible integration scenarios.
No-code is a core benefit here: you connect GHL to Zapier App Connector, map fields, and define triggers and actions using a visual builder. Some initial configuration, like selecting an account and scoping permissions, is required, but you won’t need to write code. If you need advanced logic, you can still add conditional steps within Zapier workflows.
Authentication relies on OAuth flows or API keys, depending on what your account supports. The Zapier App Connector securely stores tokens and refreshes them automatically. You’ll typically grant permissions at setup and scope them to read/write access as needed.
To update a contact’s data, use the PUT /contacts/:contactId endpoint with the fields you want to change. You can also add notes or update related tasks to reflect changes, then pull updated data in subsequent steps to keep systems in sync.
Yes. You can create a new contact (POST /contacts/) and immediately attach initial tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks) as part of a single workflow, enabling rapid onboarding or lead setup.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. To avoid hitting limits, batch requests where possible, cache responses, and implement retry/backoff logic in your Zapier workflows.
Testing is done in a sandbox or with a controlled dataset. Run end-to-end tests, verify data mapping, and monitor logs. When you’re satisfied, deploy the workflow to production and enable alerts for failures.
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