Use your API credentials with a scope of contacts.readonly to access read-only data via the Contacts API. Store keys securely and rotate them regularly.
Configure API key or OAuth in the Zapier App Connector settings and test the connection to verify access to Contacts API.
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 contacts.write 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: Retrieve a contact by ID to populate CRM workflows and dashboards.
Actions: Use GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch the contact, then pull associated tasks, notes, and appointments with additional endpoints.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, fullName, phone
Trigger: When a contact’s task list changes.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and update task status as needed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, status, dueDate, completed
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId to update fields like name, email, or phone.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, phone, name
Automate data flows across apps without writing code.
Speed up onboarding and reporting with plug-and-play templates and zaps.
Gain real-time visibility into contact activity across connected tools.
This guide covers endpoints, authentication, triggers, actions, and data mapping between Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
A person in your CRM whose data is accessed via the Contacts API.
A to-do item associated with a contact, used to track activities.
A text record attached to a contact for context and history.
Scheduled meeting or call with a contact.
Automatically generate follow-up tasks in Zapier when a new contact is created.
Pull events from your apps into the contact notes to keep history in one place.
Update contact fields automatically when sources change to keep data fresh.
Configure your API credentials or OAuth in the Zapier App Connector settings and test the connection.
Choose the endpoints you need and map fields to your zap templates.
Create Zaps that automate data flow between Contacts API and apps.
RiskAdvisor provides a no-code bridge between the Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector, enabling you to read contact data and related items (tasks, notes, appointments) without writing code. Use the available endpoints to build workflows that surface contact data in your favorite apps. Start by authenticating and testing a simple read request to confirm access. Then extend your Zap to pull or push related data as needed.
Authentication can be API key-based or OAuth, depending on how you configure the Zapier App Connector. Ensure your API key has at least the contacts.readonly scope for read operations. Rotate credentials regularly and store them securely. Test connectivity after setup to verify access to endpoints.
Available endpoints include retrieving a contact, listing and inspecting a contact’s tasks, notes, and appointments, as well as creating or updating contacts and tasks. Use the paths provided (for example, GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) to build data flows between GHL and your apps.
Field mapping is done in Zapier by selecting the endpoint response fields and aligning them with your target app fields. Map essential identifiers like contactId and taskId, along with key attributes (name, email, phone) to ensure data integrity across systems.
Rate limits depend on your API plan. Plan for bursts when syncing large contact pools and implement exponential backoff in your Zap to avoid hitting limits. If you exceed limits, retry after a cooldown period and consider caching frequent lookups where feasible.
Yes, webhooks can be used to receive real-time updates from the Contacts API when specific events occur (e.g., contact edited, new task created). Configure webhook listeners in Zapier and map received payloads into your workflows accordingly.
If connectivity fails, verify your credentials and endpoint availability, re-test the connection in the Zapier App Connector, review endpoint permissions, and check for rate limiting. Clearing cached tokens and re-authenticating often resolves intermittent issues.
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