Access to the Contacts API requires valid credentials and the appropriate scope. Use your GHL API key or OAuth token and ensure the scope includes contacts.readonly for read operations and contacts.write for changes.
In Zapier, create a new connection for the Zapier App Connector and link it to your GHL account. The connector securely stores tokens and will refresh them as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Retrieve a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id Retrieve a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments List appointments for a contact; GET /contacts/ List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId Get contacts by business id; contacts.write Scope for write access; POST /contacts/ Create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId Update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId Delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks Create a task for a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed Mark a task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags Add tags to a contact
This trigger fires when a contact is created or updated in GHL, enabling real time sync to downstream apps via Zapier.
Actions you can perform include creating tasks notes or tags for the contact from Zapier.
GET /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts to retrieve or create contacts
Key fields include id email firstName lastName and phone with optional custom fields
Trigger can be used to drive a create or update action when a contact is added or changed in GHL.
Action flow includes creating or updating a contact in GHL and mapping essential fields.
POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Required fields typically include email firstName lastName and can include phone and custom fields
Trigger or action to attach notes or tasks to a contact as automation steps
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields include contactId and taskTitle or noteContent
Eliminate manual data entry by automating sync between GHL and your favorite apps.
Build multi step workflows with triggers filters and actions in Zapier for consistent data flow.
Leverage real time data to improve segmentation and outreach across tools.
Understand endpoints authentication and data mapping to reliably build automations.
Application Programming Interface a set of rules that lets apps talk to each other.
OAuth 2.0 is a secure authorization framework used to grant access tokens to apps.
Specific URLs that perform actions on the API such as reading or writing contacts.
Access permissions like contacts.readonly and contacts.write that control what an app can do.
Capture form submissions and automatically create or update contacts in GHL.
When contact fields change, generate tasks in GHL to follow up.
Automatically add relevant notes and set appointments linked to the contact.
In Zapier, create a connection for the Zapier App Connector and authorize the GHL account.
Select a trigger such as New Contact or Updated Contact to start your Zap.
Map fields and choose actions like create task or add a note in GHL.
The GHL Contacts API exposes endpoints to read and manage contacts notes tasks and appointments. You can fetch a single contact list related items and manage appointments. The endpoints also allow creating updating or deleting contacts and related items when using the write scope. Use the Zapier App Connector to orchestrate these actions in a Zap.
Authenticate by securely storing credentials in GHL and in the Zapier App Connector. Use OAuth 2.0 where supported or API keys with appropriate scopes. The connection token is refreshed automatically and kept secret by the platform. After setup you can test the connection and start building automations.
For common tasks you will typically use endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact POST /contacts/ to create and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update. You can also access notes tasks and appointments using the related endpoints. Refer to the endpoint list for full coverage.
Yes. You can sync notes tasks and appointments between GHL and other apps using the Zapier App Connector. Set up triggers or actions to create notes or tasks when events occur and schedule appointments.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides no code automation by connecting GHL and your apps. You can map fields and configure workflows with a few clicks.
Required fields vary by operation but typically include the contact’s email or unique id along with first and last name. You may also provide phone number or custom fields. Validation rules ensure data integrity.
If you run into issues check your credentials scopes and endpoint paths. Verify that the Zapier App Connector connection is active and tokens are valid. Review rate limits and error messages to identify the root cause and retry as needed.
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