Authenticate requests to Contacts API using your OAuth 2.0 credentials or API key, depending on your setup. Always protect tokens and use secure storage.
Configure the Zapier App Connector credentials for a secure connection. Use OAuth 2.0 where supported and refresh tokens to maintain access.
Available 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: periodic pull of a contact’s core fields (name, email, phone) via GET /contacts/:contactId.
Action: create or update the contact in your app using mapped fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: fetch tasks for a contact via GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks on a schedule.
Action: copy task details (taskId, title, status) into your app and keep status in sync.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title, status, dueDate
Trigger: pull notes for a contact using GET /contacts/:contactId/notes on a cadence.
Action: link notes (noteId, content, dateCreated) to the contact in your app.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, noteId, note, dateCreated
No‑code connections let you automate data flow between Contacts API and Zapier App Connector with simple, maintainable setups.
Real‑time or scheduled sync reduces manual data entry and errors across systems.
Scalable automation that grows with your business without custom development.
Understand the core elements: endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping that enable a smooth GHL Contacts API integration with the Zapier App Connector.
A set of rules that lets software applications talk to each other.
A standard authorization framework used to obtain access tokens securely.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a defined function.
An event that starts an automation or workflow.
Summarize notes, tasks, and key updates for each contact and deliver it via a daily digest in your app.
Create reminders in your app when tasks in Contacts API are updated to completed or due.
Onboard new contacts by pulling profile data, notes, and initial tasks into a guided workflow.
Authorize the GHL Contacts API connection within Zapier and test access.
Select a trigger such as fetch contact updates and run a test to verify data flow.
Map fields (name, email, tasks, notes) to your app’s schema and save the workflow.
Most integrations use OAuth 2.0 to securely obtain access tokens. Ensure your app is granted the required scopes for reading contact data. Store tokens securely and refresh them when they expire to maintain uninterrupted access.
Read-only endpoints include GET requests like GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, etc. Write endpoints include POST, PUT, and DELETE actions such as POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, and related task and tag operations.
Yes. Use endpoints 9 through 17 (contacts.write, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, etc.) to create or update data from Zapier. Map the outbound fields to your target app and test the flow.
In Zapier App Connector, map fields from the Contacts API (name, email, phone, notes, tasks) to the corresponding fields in your app. Use sample data from a test contact to verify mappings and adjust date formats as needed.
Rate limits vary by plan and API usage. Plan for retries and implement exponential backoff in your Zapier workflow. If you hit a limit, pause and retry after a short interval.
The API exposes core contact fields (contactId, name, email, phone), plus related tasks, notes, and appointments. You can retrieve or update notes and tasks via their endpoints and align them to your app’s data model.
If a sync fails, check authentication, token expiry, and endpoint availability. Review request payloads and response codes, enable detailed logs in Zapier, and retry the operation. Contact support if issues persist.
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