Access to the Contacts API requires proper authentication. Use your GHL credentials and secure tokens to authorize API requests. In Zapier, configure the connection to securely store these credentials for reuse in triggers and actions.
Zapier App Connector authentication typically uses OAuth 2.0. Follow the connector setup to authorize your GHL account and grant the necessary scopes. Store tokens securely and refresh as needed.
Core endpoints include: 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: Retrieve contact details by contactId to start a workflow when a specific contact is requested.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId to pull data, then branch workflows based on fields like status, owner, or tags.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId (path), Authorization (header)
Trigger: Load tasks for a given contact to drive task-based automations.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; parse task list to create subtasks or reminders.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId (path)
Trigger: Retrieve details for a specific task to trigger updates or follow-ups.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; use task data to drive reminders or status updates.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
contactId (path), taskId (path)
Fully automated data flow between GHL and your apps without writing code.
Rapid workflow creation using a visual builder and pre-built actions.
Centralized data sync that keeps contact information current across systems.
Understand the core elements and processes involved when connecting GHL’s Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector, including endpoints, authentication, and data mapping.
A set of endpoints that allows two software systems to communicate and exchange data.
A specific URL in an API that performs a particular function, such as retrieving a contact.
The process of verifying a user or app to grant access to API resources securely.
An event in Zapier that starts a workflow or automation.
Pull contact details from GHL and enrich CRM records in your workspace.
Create tasks or reminders whenever a contact is updated in GHL, ensuring follow-ups are not missed.
Generate weekly summaries by syncing contact data to a reporting app for management visibility.
Authorize your GHL account and securely store credentials in Zapier.
Select the endpoints listed above and map fields to your Zapier fields.
Run tests, verify data accuracy, and activate your automation.
The Contacts API integration with the Zapier App Connector lets you connect GHL’s Contacts API to automate workflows without writing code. You can pull, push, and synchronize contact data between GHL and your favorite apps using triggers and actions in Zapier.
Authentication is handled through secure OAuth or API keys depending on the connector setup. In Zapier, you’ll configure a connected account that securely stores credentials and automatically refreshes tokens as needed.
You can access a wide range of endpoints, including retrieving a single contact, listing tasks, notes, and creating or updating contacts. The endpoint list above outlines the core capabilities you can wire into your zaps.
Yes. You can create new contacts, update existing ones, and delete contacts via the corresponding POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints. Ensure you have the proper permissions and scopes.
API rate limits vary by GHL; in Zapier you may experience limits based on your plan. If you hit a limit, implement batching or staggered requests and retry with exponential backoff.
Errors are returned with standard HTTP status codes and a descriptive message. Use the error details to adjust your mapping, authenticate, or retry with backoff.
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