To access the Contacts API, configure OAuth 2.0 with the scope contacts.readonly. Create a GHL API app, grant permissions, and exchange tokens within Zapier to establish a secure connection.
Zapier will initiate an OAuth flow to obtain an access token for GHL. You may also present a manual API key option if your workspace supports it, but OAuth is recommended for security and refresh handling.
GET /contacts/:contactId — retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — fetch tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — fetch a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — fetch notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — fetch a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — fetch appointments; GET /contacts/ — list contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — list contacts by business; POST /contacts/ — create a new contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId — update a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — delete a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — create a task for a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — mark a task complete; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — assign tags to a contact.
Trigger: New or updated contact in GHL
Actions: Create or update contact in Zapier, attach related tasks or notes, and push updates to connected apps
Method/Path: Use GET /contacts/:contactId for lookups and GET /contacts/ for listings, plus relevant POST/PUT endpoints for updates
Key Fields: contactId, email, name
Trigger: Daily or on-demand sync of all contacts
Actions: Update multiple contacts, enrich data, and apply tags across systems
Method/Path: GET /contacts/ for list, PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates
Key Fields: contactId, businessId, email
Trigger: New task related to a contact
Actions: Create or update tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and update with PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Method/Path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key Fields: contactId, taskId, title
Automate routine contact management without writing a single line of code
Keep data consistent across tools with real-time sync and scheduled updates
Leverage ready-made triggers and actions to accelerate workflows
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data fields. Processes cover authorization, endpoint usage, and mapping fields between GHL and Zapier.
A URL that performs a specific operation, such as retrieving a contact or updating a record.
An authorization framework that enables secure access tokens for API calls without sharing credentials.
Granular permissions granted to an app to access data or perform actions within a system.
A mechanism for one app to receive real-time notifications from another app.
When a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a reminder task in the CRM via Zapier to ensure timely follow-ups.
Synchronize notes from GHL to your project or support tools to keep context consistent across teams.
Periodically pull the contacts list and enrich records with tags or additional fields via Zapier actions.
Authorize GHL in Zapier to establish a secure connection and grant required scopes.
Choose triggers like New Contact or Updated Contact and map to corresponding Zapier actions.
Test workflows with sample data and deploy to automation.
No heavy code is required. Zapier provides a no-code interface to connect GHL with apps. You’ll configure OAuth, select triggers like New Contact, and map fields between GHL and your destinations. This makes it easy to automate processes without writing custom scripts.
For read-only access, use the scope contacts.readonly to retrieve contacts, notes, tasks, and other related data. If you need to modify records, you’ll require broader scopes per your GHL workspace settings. Always follow least-privilege principles.
Yes. You can create, update, and delete tasks, notes, and contacts via the appropriate endpoints in Zapier. Map triggers to actions like POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or PUT /contacts/:contactId. Ensure you handle authentication and error responses gracefully.
Authentication is typically done via OAuth 2.0. In Zapier, choose the GHL connection, authorize, and grant the requested scopes. The connector will refresh tokens automatically and securely store credentials for subsequent runs.
To fetch contacts, use GET /contacts/:contactId for a single contact or GET /contacts/ for a list. You can combine with filters or businessId as needed to narrow results.
Yes, the API supports deleting contacts with DELETE /contacts/:contactId and deleting tasks with DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId. Use caution and implement confirmation steps in your automation.
Endpoint details and docs are available in your GHL developer console and the Zapier GHL integration guide. The endpoints list above summarizes the available operations, and the docs provide field mappings and example payloads.
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