Use OAuth 2.0 with your GHL account or an API key that has the contacts.readonly scope. Ensure the access token is kept secure and refreshed as needed.
Zapier handles the OAuth 2.0 flow for you. Configure client credentials in the app settings and authorize access to the Contacts API.
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 on contact create/update in APPNAME and fetch the complete contact record from the Contacts API.
Actions include: Create or update the contact, attach tasks, and log notes from APPNAME back to GHL.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone, status
Trigger creation of tasks in GHL when new actions occur in APPNAME; retrieve task state and update as needed.
Actions include: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and marking completed.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Sync notes and activity when contacts are viewed or updated, keeping both systems aligned.
Actions include: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes for lookup.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, noteId, note, createdAt
No programming required — design workflows with drag-and-drop automation.
Fast time-to-value with ready-made triggers and actions.
Consistent data across systems with centralized mapping.
Essential concepts to understand when integrating the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector: endpoints, authentication, data mapping, and error handling.
A specific URL that allows a client to perform a particular action on the server, such as retrieving a contact.
An authorization framework that enables apps to obtain limited access to user accounts without sharing credentials.
A data object exposed by the API, such as a contact, task, or note.
A method to fetch large datasets in chunks, using page tokens or offsets.
Automatically pull in contact data from GHL when a new lead enters APPNAME, enriching records with up-to-date details.
Create and track tasks in GHL from APPNAME events to keep teams aligned.
Sync notes across systems to maintain a complete activity history.
Configure OAuth 2.0 credentials for GHL and authorize APPNAME to access Contacts data.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and map contact fields to APPNAME fields.
Run test calls, verify data integrity, and deploy your workflow.
No-code tooling in APPNAME lets you build workflows without writing code. Use visual builders to connect GET /contacts/:contactId to actions in APPNAME. If you do need advanced scripting, you can use custom code steps.
GHL supports OAuth 2.0 and API keys with appropriate scopes. In most cases, OAuth 2.0 is preferred for secure, token-based access. API keys should be treated like passwords.
Common endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId for lookups, POST /contacts/ to create, and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to sync tasks.
Implement exponential backoff, track error codes, and surface retry options in APPNAME. The Zapier platform handles retries, but you should log failures for auditing.
Yes. You can pull notes, tasks, and other activity data with the endpoints listed in the endpoint list and keep them synced on a schedule or in real-time.
Use field mapping to align contact properties (name, email, phone) with APPNAME fields. Validate data types and formats during test runs.
API rate limits depend on your plan. Check the GHL documentation for quotas and implement request pacing in your integration.
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