To access the Contacts API from Rankr, authenticate using an API key or OAuth tokens issued by your GHL instance. Keep credentials secure and grant the minimum required scope (contacts.readonly) for read-only access unless you need write permissions.
In Rankr, configure the connection by supplying the GHL API base URL, client ID, and client secret (if using OAuth), then authorize Rankr to read contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments as needed.
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; GET /contacts/:contactId; 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 created or updated in Contacts API, Rankr can pull the latest data.
Actions: call GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve details and update the corresponding contact in Rankr.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags
Trigger: when a business roster changes in GHL, Rankr can fetch the updated list.
Actions: GET /contacts/business/:businessId to pull all contacts for that business and optionally sync related tasks and notes.
GET /contacts/business/:businessId
Key fields: businessId
Trigger: when a new contact is added in Contacts API or Rankr creates a contact.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create a new contact; optionally use PUT /contacts/:contactId to update an existing contact.
POST /contacts/
Key fields: name, email (required); phone, tags (optional)
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Overview of core elements and processes to connect GHL Contacts API with Rankr.
A set of rules and protocols that lets Rankr access data from the GHL Contacts API.
URIs you call to perform operations like retrieving, creating, updating, or deleting contact data.
Methods used to securely prove who you are (e.g., API keys or OAuth tokens) when calling the API.
Event-based notifications from GHL that can trigger Rankr workflows.
When a new lead is captured in Rankr, automatically create a contact in the Contacts API via POST /contacts/ and start a related task.
Pull updates from GET /contacts/:contactId and reflect them in Rankr.
Fetch and store contact notes into Rankr for a complete history.
Obtain an API key or OAuth credentials from GHL and securely save them in Rankr.
Specify endpoints to use (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId) and grant read/write scopes as needed.
Run tests, verify data flows, and enable live automation in Rankr.
You can use either API keys or OAuth tokens depending on your setup. API keys are quick for read-only access, while OAuth provides secure, user-consented access with token renewal. Always choose the minimum required scope (e.g., contacts.readonly) to reduce risk. If you’re using OAuth, rotate credentials regularly and store them securely in Rankr.
Essential endpoints typically include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details, GET /contacts/business/:businessId to retrieve all contacts for a business, and POST /contacts/ to create new records. Depending on your workflow, you may also use GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to synchronize related data.
No heavy coding is required if you use Rankr’s built-in connectors and Zapier-style workflows. A basic understanding of REST concepts helps, but most steps involve configuring authentication, selecting endpoints, and mapping fields. Advanced scenarios may require small script steps, but they are optional.
Common contact fields include id, name, email, phone, and tags. You can also access related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments. The exact fields depend on what the GHL API exposes for the Contacts resource.
Yes. You can filter or segment by business using the businessId parameter found in the GET /contacts/business/:businessId endpoint. This helps you scale CRM operations across multiple client companies.
Tasks and notes are retrieved via endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. You can create tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and attach notes using POST /contacts/:contactId/notes. Keep data synchronized by updating Rankr records on each change.
If you hit rate limits, stagger requests, implement exponential backoff, and cache non-changing data when possible. Ensure you’re using proper authentication and that your app’s requests align with the API’s rate limits. Monitoring dashboards can help you alert on spikes.
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