Requests to the Contacts API require a valid OAuth token with at least the readonly scope. Set up credentials in the GHL developer console and authorize the Pavlok Zapier App Connector to access your contacts data.
In Zapier, connect the Pavlok App Connector to obtain a secure token. Use the OAuth flow or API keys provided by the app settings and grant access to your Contacts API data.
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; API Endpoint9: 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: contact updated; Action: pull contact details and related tasks via GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve fields; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to load tasks; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, name, email, phone, nextTaskDue
Trigger: new or updated contact; Action: create or update, then add a note via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes to add notes
POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
name, email, phone, notes
Trigger: task status changes; Action: update contact and mark task complete via PUT and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed to mark done
PUT /contacts/:contactId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
contactId, taskId, status
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This glossary defines API related terms and the processes used in this integration.
API stands for Application Programming Interface and enables apps to talk to each other through defined endpoints.
An endpoint is a specific URL path in an API that performs a task or returns data.
OAuth is an authorization framework that grants secure access to resources without sharing passwords.
The data sent or received in an API request or response.
When a new Pavlok contact is created, automatically sync key fields to GHL Contacts and create a follow up task.
Update Pavlok tasks when a contact stage changes in GHL and send notes.
Attach intake notes from Pavlok to the GHL contacts profile automatically.
Obtain your OAuth client ID and secret from the Contacts API and authorize the Pavlok App Connector.
In Zapier, connect the Pavlok App Connector to the Contacts API using the OAuth credentials and select the needed scopes.
Run tests to verify data flow and activate your automation once everything passes.
To access the Contacts API you need a valid OAuth token with the correct scope. Generate credentials in the GHL developer portal and authorize the Pavlok Zapier App Connector to access your contacts data. Keep your tokens secure and rotate them periodically. The connector will pass the token with each API call to authenticate requests.
For common automations start with getting a contact and its related data such as tasks and notes using GET endpoints. Then use POST and PUT endpoints to create or update contacts and add notes or tasks as needed. This pattern supports many no code automations via Zapier.
Respect API rate limits and implement backoff in your automations. If you hit a limit, pause requests briefly and retry. Structured retry strategies help maintain reliable data flows.
Map fields like name, email, phone, and notes between GHL and Pavlok in Zapier. Use field aliases and data types that match both systems to prevent validation errors.
Yes. You can create notes and tasks via POST endpoints and attach them to existing contacts. This enables recording interactions automatically as events occur.
Use the Zapier test action to verify authentication, endpoints, and data mapping. Run end to end tests with sample data before enabling live runs.
API credentials live in the GHL or Pavlok app settings. If you need to reset them, go to your app credentials page in the respective developer portal or connection settings and regenerate keys or reauthorize the connection.
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