Use OAuth 2.0 where supported, with the scope contacts.readonly to access data safely. If an API key is required, store it securely and rotate regularly.
Connect Zapier App Connector using OAuth or API key, ensure per connection tokens, and test credentials in a sandbox before production.
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: contact is updated in GHL
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, lastModified
Trigger: new or updated note on a contact
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: notesId, content, createdAt
Trigger: new task in external PM tool
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: taskId, title, status
Automate contact updates across apps without writing code
Centralize error handling with Zapier steps and filters
Rapid deployment using prebuilt triggers and actions
This section explains data elements and workflows when connecting GHL Contacts API to Zapier App Connector
A person stored in your GHL CRM with associated data like name, email, phone, and notes
Text entries linked to a contact to capture context or history
A to-do item tied to a contact, with status and due date
Scheduled meeting or call linked to a contact
Tag new contacts and route them to marketing or segmentation tools via Zapier
When a ticket is opened, automatically create a follow-up task in Contacts
Auto-create calendar events for contacts from form submissions via Zapier
Obtain OAuth 2.0 tokens or an API key and ensure the scope is set to contacts.readonly
Select endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to pull data
Test mappings, set up error handling, and enable in production
You can fetch contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments within the defined scope of the integration, which is contacts.readonly. For write operations you would need higher permissions.
No coding is required to set up basic automations in Zapier. Build triggers, actions, and paths directly in the editor. For more complex workflows, add filters and multi-step paths.
Most read-only endpoints are available by default. Write operations require explicit permissions and secure handling of credentials.
Yes, with the proper permissions. Use POST /contacts/ to create and PUT /contacts/:contactId to update records.
Store credentials securely in Zapier, rotate tokens regularly, and use per-account connections to limit exposure.
Rate limits apply. Plan workflows with retries and exponential backoff to avoid hitting limits.
Yes, you can filter by tags or segments when the API supports it. Check the endpoint documentation for supported query parameters.
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