The GHL Contacts API uses OAuth 2.0 credentials to authorize requests. Obtain your client ID and client secret, then request an access token and include it in the Authorization header for each API call.
Recharge leverages standard OAuth 2.0 flows via the Zapier App Connector to securely connect to the GHL Contacts API. Your credentials are stored securely and used to authorize requests to GHL.
– 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: a new contact is created in GHL or a contact is updated in Recharge.
Actions: create or update the contact in GHL, create related tasks in GHL, and push a summary to Recharge workflows.
Methods: POST /contacts/ to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks.
Key fields: contactId, firstName, lastName, email, phone, status
Trigger: when a contact is accessed or updated in Recharge.
Actions: pull tasks and notes from GHL, create corresponding items in Recharge, and attach them to the contact record.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, appointmentId
Trigger: tags added or updated on a contact in GHL.
Actions: update tags in GHL from Recharge and reflect those changes back in the contact’s profile.
Methods: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and related tag endpoints.
Key fields: contactId, tagId
Automation without writing code: choreographed flows run in the background between GHL and Recharge.
Faster onboarding and data accuracy with real-time sync of contacts, tasks, and notes.
Unified data view across apps helps teams stay aligned and productive.
A reference of core terms and processes you’ll encounter when integrating GHL with Recharge, including endpoints, authentication, mapping, error handling, and webhooks.
An Application Programming Interface that allows two apps to communicate and exchange data.
The method used to verify identity and permissions, typically OAuth 2.0 or API keys.
A specific URL in an API that performs a function, such as retrieving a contact.
A real-time notification sent from one app to another when a specified event occurs.
Automatically merge duplicates in GHL and propagate the clean record to Recharge workflows.
Send daily digest reports to teams via email or chat apps using integrated data.
Route new contacts to different flows based on GHL tags and Recharge segments.
Create OAuth credentials in GHL and configure the Zapier app with the correct scopes for contacts and tasks access.
Map GHL contact fields to Recharge fields and set up actions for create, update, and task handling.
Run test triggers, validate data integrity, and monitor for errors before going live.
The GHL Contacts API provides programmatic access to contacts, tasks, notes, and related data. It enables read and write operations so you can build automations between GHL and Recharge. Use the API to fetch or modify contact information, create tasks, and attach notes for complete workflow visibility. The API endpoints are designed to support common CRM workflows and can be accessed securely via OAuth 2.0 tokens. When used with the Zapier App Connector, you can automate these actions without writing code and maintain data consistency across systems.
Authentication is typically done via OAuth 2.0. You’ll exchange client credentials for an access token and include that token in the Authorization header of each request. In the Zapier integration, the connector handles token refresh automatically so you can focus on building your flows. If API keys are used by your setup, ensure they are scoped properly for read/write access to contacts, tasks, and notes.
The endpoints cover core CRM functionality: retrieving and updating contacts, managing tasks and notes, and handling tags and business endpoints. Examples include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks. More endpoints are available for notes, appointments, and tag management to support full workflow automation between GHL and Recharge.
To test the integration, start with a dry run in the Zapier editor using sample data. Verify that creating or updating a contact in GHL propagates correctly to Recharge and that related tasks and notes are created as expected. Use the Zapier task history and API responses to troubleshoot mismatches and adjust field mappings as needed. Once all tests pass, move to a live test with a small data set before full deployment.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the Zapier rate limits. If you hit limits, consider batching actions, staggering triggers, or caching data locally in Recharge before pushing updates. Implement error handling in your Zaps to retry failed calls and to gracefully handle temporary outages.
Data mismatches can occur if fields are renamed or mappings are incorrect. Always map critical fields (contactId, email, name) consistently and implement validation steps in your Zap to ensure data types align. Use idempotent actions where possible to avoid duplicate records.
If you encounter errors, check the API response codes and messages in the Zapier task history. Confirm that OAuth tokens are valid, endpoints are correct, and field mappings match the data you expect. Re-authenticate if tokens have expired and adjust your workflow to align with any API changes.
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