Use OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts API scope shown as contacts.readonly. Generate credentials in your GHL developer settings and securely connect them to the Zapier App Connector. Test tokens in a sandbox before production.
Configure your Zapier App Connector connection with OAuth credentials or API keys, depending on your setup. Store secrets securely and rotate credentials every 90 days.
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; PUT /contacts/:contactId; DELETE /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/; 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 GHL and pulled into Zapier App Connector
Actions: Retrieve contact data, create tasks, and attach notes via API calls
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, company, tags
Trigger: On note creation or update for a contact
Actions: Create and fetch notes linked to a contact
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
id, contactId, content, createdAt
Trigger: Task created or updated for a contact
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
id, taskId, title, status, dueDate, completedAt
Automate data flow without writing code, using triggers and actions
Faster setup for onboarding, meeting SLAs, and notification workflows
Unified data across systems for analytics and reporting
This section defines common data elements, processes, and how endpoints, triggers, actions, and authentication work together to automate your workflows.
An API is a set of endpoints provided by GHL to read and manipulate data like contacts, tasks, and notes.
The method by which applications prove identity and gain access to secure endpoints, typically OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
A specific URL path used to perform an action against GHL data.
A lightweight callback that notifies your app when data changes in GHL (if enabled).
Pull in contact data from GHL and automatically attach notes when a lead is created in your CRM.
When a submission arrives, Zapier App Connector creates a related task in GHL with due dates and assignees.
Set up real-time alerts and dashboards by pushing contact updates to your analytics stack.
Register your app, obtain OAuth client credentials, and authorize access to contacts.readonly.
Choose the endpoints you need (GET /contacts, GET /contacts/:id, etc.) and map fields like id, name, email to your app.
Run tests, verify data flow, and deploy into production with monitoring.
No code is often possible with the Zapier App Connector, using triggers and actions to move data without writing custom scripts. For advanced field mappings you may add lightweight logic in your Zapier zaps. Follow the setup steps on this page to configure endpoints and field mappings. If you need more control, you can layer in small code steps within your automation workflow.
Supported authentication methods include OAuth 2.0 and API keys. Choose OAuth for user level access and API keys for service level access depending on your app security needs. Always store credentials securely and rotate them regularly.
The Contacts data endpoints cover core operations such as retrieving a contact, their notes, tasks and appointments, as well as creating and updating records. Common actions include GET, POST, PUT and DELETE on /contacts and related sub-resources.
Use the Zapier test feature to simulate real data and verify that triggers fire correctly and actions create or modify records as expected. Use sandbox or test credentials if available and review logs for any errors.
Yes. You can sync notes and tasks in addition to core contact data. Ensure you map correct identifiers so notes and tasks attach to the right contact, and handle updates gracefully.
The GHL API enforces rate limits. Plan by batching requests where possible and implement retry with exponential backoff in your automations to handle temporary throttling.
API documentation and examples are available in the GHL developer docs and the Zapier App Connector guides. This page also provides practical, example driven content to help you start quickly.
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