Obtain an API key or OAuth token to authorize requests to the GHL Contacts API. Use the scope: contacts.readonly to access read-only data for building insightful automations.
Connect Zapier to your GHL account by creating a new Zapier connection and selecting your GHL credentials. This keeps data transfer secure and auditable between both platforms.
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: New or updated contact in Zapier initiates a create or update in GHL.
Actions: Create or update a contact in GHL; map fields (email, firstName, lastName, phone, company); apply tags; optionally create related tasks.
Methods: POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; GET /contacts/:contactId to read.
Key fields: email (required), firstName, lastName, phone, company.
Trigger: A note is added or updated for a contact in GHL, prompting a sync to Zapier.
Actions: Retrieve notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes); create notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/notes).
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Key fields: contactId, noteId, noteContent.
Trigger: A new or updated appointment in GHL triggers creation or update in Zapier.
Actions: Create or read appointments (GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments).
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; POST /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Key fields: appointmentId, contactId, startTime, endTime.
Build automations quickly without writing code, using visual workflows that map GHL Contacts data to Zapier actions.
Bi-directional data flow between GHL and the Zapier App Connector keeps records up to date across systems.
Reusable templates and connectors allow teams to deploy integrations across departments with confidence.
Key elements include endpoints, triggers, actions, fields, and data mappings used to connect GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
GHL API is the interface that lets apps access and manage Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Appointments within the GHL platform.
The Contacts API enables reading and writing contact data, including related tasks, notes, and appointments.
The Zapier App Connector links GHL with Zapier to automate workflows without custom code.
An endpoint is a specific URI path you call to perform an operation, such as retrieving or updating a contact.
Capture form submissions in your website or landing page and push new contact records into GHL via POST /contacts/. Map fields like email, name, and company to ensure clean, deduplicated records.
When tasks are created in your system, trigger creation of corresponding tasks in GHL using POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and keep status synchronized.
Aggregate notes from GHL into a centralized Zapier note field or a shared workspace, enabling cross-team visibility and updates.
In Zapier, choose the GHL app and create a new connection using your GHL credentials. Test the connection to verify access to read contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments.
Define triggers such as New/Updated Contact and map to actions like Create/Update Contact, Read Notes, or Create Tasks. Configure field mappings for consistent data flow.
Run end-to-end tests, deploy the Zap, and monitor task logs to ensure data is syncing as expected between GHL and Zapier.
Authentication to the GHL API typically requires an API key or OAuth token with appropriate scopes. For the Contacts API, ensure you have at least the contacts.readonly scope to read contact data. Store credentials securely and rotate them periodically. When using Zapier App Connector, connect your GHL account to establish a dedicated, auditable connection. Once authenticated, you can begin reading contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments to power your automations.
Reading endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, and GET /contacts/. You can read lists and individual items. For updates, use PUT /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks as needed. Writing endpoints are available for creating contacts and tasks if you have the proper permissions.
Yes. The App Connector supports write operations such as POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add tasks. Ensure your API key or OAuth token has the necessary scopes (e.g., contacts.write) to perform these actions. Always validate mappings in a test environment before live use.
No code is required for basic integrations. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual interface to configure triggers, actions, and field mappings. For advanced data transformations, you can add simple logic within Zapier using built-in tools, but you can achieve most workflows without writing custom code.
Test using Zapier’s test feature, checking that a trigger fires and actions execute as expected. Review task logs, verify data mapping accuracy (e.g., email, names, notes), and perform end-to-end tests with representative data. Once validated, enable the Zap in production.
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