Set the scope to contacts.readonly and use secure OAuth2 or API tokens to authorize requests against the GHL Contacts API.
Configure Zapier to securely store and use credentials when connecting to the Contacts API, choosing OAuth2.0 or API Token methods.
The following endpoints are available for building your integrations: 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 when a contact is requested or updated to pull core data and linked tasks.
Actions: Get contact, Get tasks, Get notes, Get appointments
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tasks, notes
Trigger when a new or updated task is created for a contact.
Actions: Create task, Update task, Mark completed, Delete task
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger when notes are created or updated for a contact.
Actions: Get notes, Get a specific note
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, content, date
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This glossary defines endpoints, triggers, actions, and authentication concepts used in this integration.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that allows apps to talk to the Contacts API.
A URL path in the API that performs a specific operation.
Verification of identity and permissions to access data.
An action item associated with a contact, such as a to-do.
Automatically create tasks when a new contact is added and route updates to your team chat.
Push notes from GHL into your knowledge base or CRM notes during updates.
Capture form submissions and immediately update contact records in GHL via the API.
Register your app in the GHL developer portal and obtain client credentials.
Set up OAuth 2.0 or API tokens in the Zapier app settings.
Map the Contacts API endpoints to Zapier triggers and actions.
The Contacts API is the gateway to programmatic access for your contact records in GHL. It enables reading contact details, tasks, notes, appointments, and more from your own apps and automations. This no-code guide shows how to connect it to the Zapier App Connector securely and efficiently. By using the API, you can surface up-to-date contact data in your workflows and keep systems synchronized.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector acts as the glue between GHL and your apps, providing visual builders for triggers, actions, and data mapping. You can configure authentication, set scopes, and define how data flows without writing code. If you need more customization, you can always extend with light scripts, but this page focuses on no-code usage.
Key endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/ and more. The endpoints give you access to read and manage contacts, tasks, notes, and other related data in a stream of actions.
Authentication uses OAuth2 or API tokens. All credentials are stored securely, and requests include access tokens to ensure only authorized apps can access data. Use the least-privilege scopes (like contacts.readonly) to minimize risk.
Yes. You can fetch and manage notes and tasks associated with each contact. This enables you to build workflows that track activity, capture updates, and reflect changes across systems in real time.
GHL API has rate limits to protect reliability. In most integrations, requests are batched and cached where appropriate. If you hit limits, implement backoffs and retries in your Zapier tasks.
If a connection fails, verify credentials, ensure the scopes match, and check endpoint paths. Use test calls in Zapier to confirm tokens are valid, and review API logs for errors.
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