Requests to the GHL API require a valid token and the declared scope. For this page, scope shown is: contacts.readonly, so read operations are enabled for contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments. Include your token in the Authorization header as Bearer {token}.
Configure Sawyer Tools with your GHL API credentials. Store the access token securely, and reference it when calling the 17 endpoints to read contact data and related records.
– 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: a contact is created or updated in GHL; Action: Sawyer Tools creates or updates a corresponding contact via POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId.
Actions: map fields (name, email, phone, tags) and sync related data like notes and tasks.
POST /contacts/ for create; PUT /contacts/:contactId for updates
name, email, phone, tags
Trigger: a new or updated task in GHL; Action: create or update a task in Sawyer Tools via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Actions: sync status, due dates, and completion when the GHL task changes.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
taskId, status, dueDate, description
Trigger: a note is added in GHL; Action: create/update a note in Sawyer Tools via POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Actions: preserve note content, author, and timestamp; link to the related contact.
POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, content, timestamp, author
Faster onboarding and cleaner data with automated sync instead of manual imports.
Lower error rates due to consistent data mapping and validation rules.
Easier workflow automation: trigger tasks, notes, and appointments from events in either system.
Understand the building blocks: endpoints, authentication, mappings, and workflows that power the Sawyer Tools–GHL Contacts API connection.
A specific URL you call to perform an action in the GHL Contacts API, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
The process of proving identity (via OAuth token or API key) to gain access to the GHL API.
A person in your CRM with associated data like name, email, phone, notes, tasks, and appointments.
The data carried by an API request or response, including fields and values mapped between GHL and Sawyer Tools.
Automatically pull new contacts from Sawyer Tools into GHL and create tasks for follow-up.
Keep notes and activity history aligned between systems to provide context for each contact.
Build dashboards that visualize contact health, task status, and upcoming appointments across both platforms.
Gather your GHL API token with the required scope (contacts.readonly) and configure it in Sawyer Tools.
Define mappings between GHL fields (name, email, phone, notes) and Sawyer Tools fields to ensure consistent data flow.
Run end-to-end tests creating a contact, a task, and a note to confirm sync. Monitor logs and refine mappings before going live.
The scope shown is contacts.readonly, which enables read access to contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments. If you need write access, you would configure a broader scope (e.g., contacts.write) in your token. Always apply the principle of least privilege for security.
Minimal coding is required to map fields and set up triggers. Sawyer Tools provides connectors and mappings, but you will configure which endpoints to call and how to map data between systems. Some basic scripting or workflow setup may be needed for custom logic.
Yes. The endpoints include both read operations (GET) and write operations (POST, PUT, DELETE) for contacts, tasks, and notes. Ensure your token scope allows the required actions and implement error handling for failed requests.
Authenticate by sending an OAuth token or API key in the Authorization header. Keep credentials secure, rotate tokens regularly, and use secure storage within Sawyer Tools. Restrict token scope to the minimum necessary for your workflow.
Common issues include mismatched timestamp formats, character limits in note content, and missing note IDs during updates. Normalize time zones, validate content length, and ensure you map the note’s contact reference correctly.
Use GET /contacts/ to fetch the list of contacts. For large datasets, implement pagination, handle rate limits, and apply filters to reduce payload. Consider syncing in batches to avoid timeouts.
The endpoint list is provided in this guide under Key endpoints used in this integration. You can reference the 17 endpoints to build your automations and mappings. Always test each endpoint in a staging environment before going live.
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