Use OAuth 2.0 and grant the required scope: contacts.readonly. The Zapier connector stores tokens securely and refreshes them as needed.
Podium authentication uses the same OAuth flow. Ensure the Zapier app has permission to access Contacts data for your Podium account.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List all contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business contacts.write — Scope for writing contact data 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 — Add tags to a contact
Trigger: Podium needs to view or verify a contact. Retrieve full contact data by contactId to populate Podium records.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId; map fields to Podium contact properties.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId
Trigger: Podium pushes a new or updated contact to GHL.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update.
POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, firstName, lastName, email
Trigger: Podium task events; fetch and sync tasks linked to a contact.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId
No-code integrations enable rapid setup in Zapier without writing code.
Automate workflows between Podium and your contact data for consistency and efficiency.
Real-time syncing of contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments across systems.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and mapping of data fields used to connect GHL Contacts API with Podium.
Application Programming Interface: a set of endpoints and protocols for accessing a service.
A specific path in an API that performs a defined operation.
OAuth 2.0 is a protocol for authorizing access to resources securely.
A callback URL that receives real-time event notifications from an API.
Set up a Zap that creates a contact in GHL when a new Podium lead is captured.
Automatically create or update tasks in Podium based on task events in GHL.
Sync contact notes to Podium and attach reminders.
Obtain OAuth tokens for GHL and Podium in Zapier.
Select endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to build your workflow.
Combine triggers and actions to automate contact and task management.
You do not need to write code to connect Podium with the Contacts API when using the Zapier App Connector. The connector provides a no-code interface to authenticate, map fields, and set up triggers and actions. Start by authenticating your accounts, then choose the endpoints you need to automate. Second paragraph: If you prefer, you can extend functionality with custom webhooks or additional steps, but code is not required for a basic integration.
The Contacts API exposes core data about contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. You can read contact details, fetch tasks, create or update contacts, manage notes, and track appointments within Podium. Scope is contacts.readonly in this example, so ensure you have the right permissions to read the data. Second paragraph: For write operations, you would switch to a broader scope such as contacts.write and configure the corresponding endpoints.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0. You’ll authorize the Zapier app to access your GHL and Podium accounts, then securely store tokens. If a token expires, the connector can refresh it automatically. Second paragraph: Always verify that the correct scopes are granted to avoid access issues during automated runs.
Yes. You can create new contacts with POST /contacts/ and update existing ones with PUT /contacts/:contactId. Podium can trigger these actions based on events. Second paragraph: Use mapping to ensure fields like name and email flow correctly between Podium and GHL.
Create a shared workflow: when a task is created or updated in GHL, trigger a corresponding task in Podium, or vice versa. Use GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to synchronize lists. Second paragraph: Consider using the completed flag (PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed) to keep statuses in sync.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan. Expect standard API limits and implement exponential backoff to recover from throttling. Second paragraph: Monitor error responses and adjust retry timing to maintain reliable automation.
If a request fails, check the HTTP status, review the endpoint path, and verify authentication scopes. Use test runs in Zapier to inspect payloads and adjust mapping. Second paragraph: Logging and detailed error messages help pinpoint misconfigurations or missing fields.
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