To call the GHL Contacts API from Ringly-io, obtain your API access token and use it in the Authorization header. Keep credentials secure and rotate them regularly.
Ringly-io authenticates with GHL using token-based access. Store keys securely, rotate credentials, and never expose secrets in client code.
The core endpoints cover retrieving a single contact, its related tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating and updating contacts and related data: 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.
Triggered when a contact is created or updated in Ringly-io to synchronize with the GHL Contacts database.
If the contact exists in GHL, perform a PUT to /contacts/:contactId; otherwise POST to /contacts/ to create it. Map fields like firstName, lastName, email, and phone.
POST /contacts/ for new records, PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates.
contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Repeat trigger overlay for tasks across contacts.
Use POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to manage tasks.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
taskId, contactId, title, status
Triggered when notes or tags are updated.
Attach notes to contacts and manage tags via the respective endpoints.
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
noteId, contactId, content, tags
Automate contact syncing to eliminate manual data entry and reduce errors.
Get a unified view of contact history across tasks, notes, and appointments in one place.
Secure, token-based access with centralized credentials and RBAC controls.
This glossary defines core concepts and endpoints you will encounter when integrating GHL Contacts API with Ringly-io, including Contact, Task, Note, and Appointment, plus the list of relevant API paths.
A person record in GHL’s Contacts database containing identifiers like name, email, phone, and custom fields.
A to-do item linked to a contact, with properties such as title, due date, and status.
A free-form note attached to a contact for context, history, and details.
A scheduled meeting or call associated with a contact.
Set up a scheduled sync to deduplicate contacts and merge duplicates for a clean CRM.
Trigger real-time updates when a contact changes status, ensuring GHL reflects the latest data.
Attach recent notes to contact summaries so teams have context on every interaction.
Register your app in GHL, obtain client ID and secret, and securely store them for use in API calls.
Define mappings between Ringly-io fields and GHL contact fields (name, email, phone, custom fields) for accurate syncing.
Create automations to push updates on create, update, or delete, and handle associated tasks/notes.
No heavy coding is required. Use the built-in connectors in Ringly-io to configure the GHL Contacts API, set up triggers, and define actions through a visual UI. You can map fields and test your sync with sample data. If you need custom logic, you can add small scripts or use webhooks. Always test and implement retry strategies for reliability.
For a basic sync, focus on core endpoints: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and the related endpoints for tasks and notes (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes). This provides a solid foundation for bidirectional data flow. Expand to include DELETE where you need to remove stale records.
Authenticate by using a GHL API access token in the Authorization header. Use OAuth or API keys as provided by GHL, rotate credentials regularly, and store them securely. Ringly-io supports token-based authentication and will guide you through applying the token to each API call.
Yes. You can upsert contacts using POST to create new records and PUT to update existing ones. If a contact already exists, PUT will update fields; if not, POST will create a new entry. Implement error handling for 404s to retry or switch to create when appropriate.
Notes and tasks are attached to a contact. Create notes with POST /contacts/:contactId/notes and tasks with POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks. You can fetch existing notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and retrieve tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks. Use these to maintain complete activity history.
Yes, there are rate limits on API calls. Plan for retries with exponential backoff and respect per-minute quotas. If you hit limits, spread requests over time and optimize batch-like operations where possible.
Data mapping and field definitions are documented in the Ringly-io integration guides and the GHL API Reference. You can view mappings in the setup UI and refer to the endpoint definitions to understand required fields and payload shapes.
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