Access to the Contacts API requires OAuth 2.0. In your GHL developer dashboard, create a client, note the client ID and secret, and request the scope: contacts.readonly. In Zapier, connect the app and authorize access to your GHL account to enable read-only access to contact data.
Zapier uses OAuth credentials issued by the GHL API to establish a secure connection. After you authorize, you’ll grant the Zapier connector the requested scopes and you can manage connections from your account settings.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments; GET /contacts/ — List contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — Get contacts for a business; contacts.write — Write permission; POST /contacts/ — Create contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags
Trigger: New or updated contact (GET /contacts/:contactId) to kick off downstream actions like updating a CRM or sending a notification.
Actions: Retrieve contact, list tasks, fetch notes, pull appointments to populate a workflow.
Method path: GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: Task update or note addition for a contact
Actions: List tasks, create or update tasks, read notes, create notes
Path: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, status
Trigger: Any update to a contact’s records
Actions: Read and write across contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tags
Paths: GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, etc.
Key fields: contactId, businessId, id
Automate repetitive contact updates without writing code
Keep data synchronized across apps in real time
Leverage templates and reusable steps to scale workflows
Definitions for endpoints, triggers, actions, methods, and fields used in the GHL Contacts API and Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path combined with an HTTP method that lets you read or modify data in a service.
An event that starts a Zap workflow, such as a new or updated contact.
An operation performed by Zapier in response to a trigger, like creating a note or updating a task.
The process of verifying identity and granting access to an API.
When a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a task in your project management tool via Zapier.
Push contact notes to your knowledge base or wiki app so content stays up to date.
Create calendar events in your app when a related task is completed.
In Zapier, select Connect and authorize with your GHL API credentials.
Choose the endpoints you need (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId) and configure triggers.
Create Zap templates that perform actions like creating tasks, notes, or appointments.
The GHL Contacts API provides programmatic access to contact data, tasks, notes, appointments, and more. It enables developers and automators to read and manipulate records as part of workflows. This API is designed for integrations that need up-to-date contact information between systems. The endpoint set shown below represents common interactions you’ll leverage in Zapier automations.
No traditional coding is required to start. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to map fields, configure triggers, and create actions. Advanced users can customize steps, but many automations can be built with simple point-and-click setup.
You can access contact details, tasks, notes, and appointments. You can also read and update tags and business associations. The exact data exposed depends on the scope and permissions granted to your Zapier connection.
Authentication is usually handled via OAuth 2.0 between GHL and Zapier. You’ll obtain client credentials from GHL and authorize Zapier to access your data. Always prefer scoped access and review permissions in your account settings.
Read endpoints are listed under the endpoint list. Write endpoints like POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId allow creating and updating records. The available methods depend on your plan and granted permissions.
Yes. Triggers can start Zap workflows when a contact is created or updated, or when related data like tasks or notes change. This lets you automate downstream actions in response to CRM events.
Templates and sample automations are available in the Zapier app gallery and the GHL API docs. You can import these into Zapier and customize to your workflow.
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