Use OAuth 2.0 with your GHL developer credentials and ensure your app has the required scopes, such as contacts.readonly, to access contact data securely in the Zapier workflow.
Configure OAuth on the Zapier side to authorize GHL access, obtain client credentials, and set your redirect URL so Zapier can securely exchange tokens.
– 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 – contacts.write – 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 updated in GHL, pull the latest contact data and associated tasks into Zapier.
Actions: Create, update, or delete tasks; attach notes; update contact fields in connected apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: New or updated notes for a contact, or new appointments created in GHL.
Actions: Retrieve notes, list appointments, and sync to connected apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId, timestamp
Trigger: Tags updated on a contact in GHL.
Actions: Add or remove tags on a contact from connected apps.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tagId
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A quick glossary of terms used in this guide: endpoints, triggers, actions, and field names for the GHL Contacts API when used with the Zapier App Connector.
A URL path you call to retrieve or modify data in the GHL API.
An operation performed in response to a trigger, such as creating a task or updating a contact.
An event in GHL that starts a Zap, like a contact update.
Authorization framework used to grant access to GHL data for external apps.
Set up a Zap to automatically create a task in your project management tool whenever a contact field changes in GHL.
Push updated contact information to your CRM or marketing tool in real time.
Use email events to tag contacts and segment audiences across apps.
Register your GHL app in the developer console and authorize the Zapier App Connector to access Contacts data.
Choose endpoints (like GET /contacts/:contactId) and map fields to Zapier fields.
Run tests, troubleshoot, and enable automation in production.
Yes, you will need a GHL developer account to obtain client credentials and set up OAuth for the Contacts API. The Zapier App Connector uses OAuth 2.0 to securely exchange tokens and access data. Once configured, you can test calls to endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId to verify access.
The default scope shown for this page is contacts.readonly, which allows reading contact data. If your integration needs to modify data, you would request broader scopes such as contacts.write. Always adhere to the principle of least privilege.
Read access is supported for viewing contacts and related resources. Write access would require the appropriate scope and permissions in GHL. In this setup, plan your Zapier flows to use read actions or coordinate with your API credentials for write access.
Available endpoints include retrieving a single contact, its tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating and updating tasks and tagging contacts. The list shown in this guide highlights common endpoints; consult the API docs for a complete set and pagination details.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0. You will configure the Zapier app with GHL client credentials and specify the redirect URL so tokens can be exchanged securely. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials as recommended by your security policy.
Yes. Triggers can fire when a contact is updated or when notes or tasks change in GHL. Use Zapier to route these events to your connected apps and automate workflows.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and API usage. Follow best practices such as batched requests, caching, and exponential backoff to avoid hitting limits and to maintain reliability.
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