Authorize Zapier App Connector to access the Contacts API using OAuth 2.0 with the scope contacts.readonly to securely read contact data for automation.
Connect the Zapier App Connector to the GHL account via OAuth, client credentials, and secure webhooks. Use your app’s redirect URL and client secret to establish a trusted connection.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments; GET /contacts/ — List contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId; POST /contacts/ — Create a 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 complete; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Attach a tag to a contact
Trigger: When a new contact is created in the Contacts API
Actions: Create the contact in the Zapier App Connector, create initial tasks, and attach notes
Method/Path: POST /contacts/ to create a contact and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to start related tasks
Key fields: name, email, phone
Trigger: Any update to a contact in the Contacts API
Actions: Update contact data in the Zapier App Connector; create or update notes; optionally apply tags
Method/Path: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id to update notes
Key fields: contactId, updated fields (name, email, phone)
Trigger: Manual or scheduled bulk sync from the Contacts API
Actions: Bulk create/update contacts; apply tags using POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Method/Path: GET /contacts/ to fetch; POST /contacts/ to create; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag
Key fields: contactId, tag IDs
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Core elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping to connect the Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an action on resources exposed by the GHL API
A callback URL that notifies your app when event-driven data changes occur
A standard authorization framework that lets apps access APIs securely without sharing passwords
Workflow automation built entirely in a visual interface without writing code
Set up triggers for new or updated contacts and automatically sync to tasks, notes, and campaigns in Zapier
Automatically tag contacts and segment lists to drive targeted automations
Scheduled cleanups and deduping using Zapier tasks and batch updates
Create API credentials for the Contacts API and authorize the Zapier App Connector
Choose relevant endpoints and set up Zapier triggers and actions to fit your workflow
Test your zaps, verify data flow, and deploy to production with monitoring
Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 with a client ID and secret from your GHL account to authorize the Zapier App Connector. The Contacts API access uses the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ to securely retrieve contact data. The exact flow and scopes depend on your app settings and GHL account configuration.
This integration exposes a subset of endpoints for reading and updating contact data via GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations as listed. You can retrieve a contact, its tasks, notes, and tags, and also create or modify contacts and their related items. For more endpoints or custom mappings, adjust your app’s endpoint configuration and scopes in your developer settings.
Yes, you can update existing contacts via PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can modify fields like name, email, or phone. Ensure you preserve essential identifiers and perform updates within the appropriate scope.
Errors surface in Zapier task history with built-in retries using exponential backoff. You can configure error handling and filters in your Zaps to tailor retry behavior and prevent repeated failures on non-recoverable errors.
There are rate limits per account; if you hit them, back off and stagger requests. Consider using webhooks or scheduled fetches to reduce polling and distribute calls over time.
Yes, you can attach tags to contacts via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to organize contacts and drive targeted automations. Tag mapping can be configured in your app to align with campaign rules.
API credentials are obtained from your GHL account’s developer portal; configure a new OAuth client for the Zapier App Connector. Set the client ID and secret in your app settings and complete the OAuth flow to obtain access tokens.
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