Authenticate to the GHL Contacts API using your API key or OAuth credentials with scope contacts.readonly
Connect the Zapier App Connector to your GHL account using OAuth 2.0 ensuring only the needed scopes are granted
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note\nGET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact\nGET /contacts/ — List all contacts\nGET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business\ncontacts.write — Permission to write contacts\nPOST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task as completed\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Triggers when a new contact is created via POST /contacts to start an automation
Actions create a contact update fields add tasks attach notes
POST /contacts/
required: email first_name last_name optional: phone company tags
Triggers when contact fields change
Actions update via PUT /contacts/:contactId add notes or tasks
PUT /contacts/:contactId
required: contactId fields_to_update
Triggers when a tag is applied to a contact
Actions add tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
required: contactId tag
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Overview of core elements endpoints methods authentication triggers actions data fields used in the integration
A specific URL and HTTP method that performs an action in the GHL platform via the API
Process of proving identity to access data typically via OAuth or API keys
A mechanism for apps to receive real time data or updates
A label attached to a contact to group or trigger actions
Create a Zap that triggers on new contacts to create follow up tasks and welcome notes
Pull external data into notes or custom fields to enrich records
Move contacts through stages by triggering tasks as statuses change
Choose OAuth 2.0 or API Key and connect securely
Select endpoints you will use and map fields
Run tests in Zapier and deploy to production
The Contacts API supports read only access with GET endpoints for viewing contact data. To create or modify records you need write permissions via POST PUT or DELETE as allowed by your plan. Use the appropriate endpoints and ensure your token has the correct scope
No code is required to build basic automations in Zapier. The UI guides you through field mapping and trigger/action setup. Some scenarios may require understanding data types
Yes you can create contacts with POST /contacts/ and update with PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can also attach tasks notes or tags in the same workflow
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 or API keys. Keep credentials secure and grant minimum necessary scopes
Endpoints include GET POST PUT and DELETE for contacts and related resources. See the Endpoints list above for details
Yes you can update tasks including marking completed with PUT and related endpoints
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