Use OAuth 2.0 with the Contacts API scope (read-only). Obtain a client ID and secret from your GHL developer console, request the access token, and refresh as needed. Scope: contacts.readonly.
In APPNAME, configure a secure credential store and use tokens to authorize requests to the GHL integration. Use the APPNAME OAuth client or API key according to your setup and rotate credentials regularly.
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; permissions: 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: when a contact is updated in APPNAME, pull the latest details from GET /contacts/:contactId and update APPNAME immediately.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Example calls: GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key map: id, name, email, phone, company, tasks, notes, lastUpdated
Trigger: scheduled daily sync to fetch all contacts via GET /contacts/ and reconcile with APPNAME data.
Actions: GET /contacts/, GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Example calls: GET /contacts/; GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: id, firstName, lastName, email, status, lastActivity
Trigger: create or update tasks in GHL via POST or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks based on APPNAME events.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Example calls: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
Key fields: id, contactId, taskId, title, status, dueDate
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Key elements include endpoints, authentication, data mapping, error handling, rate limits, and security best practices.
A URL path that lets APPNAME access specific data from the GHL Contacts API.
An authorization framework that lets APPNAME access GHL resources on behalf of a user.
A short-lived credential used to authorize API requests.
Constraints on how many API calls you can make in a given time to ensure service reliability.
Pull contact data, tasks and notes to create a complete customer profile in APPNAME and trigger lifecycle workflows.
Use events from APPNAME to create tasks in GHL, then sync status back to APPNAME for seamless handoffs.
Aggregate data from Contacts, Tasks and Notes for dashboards in APPNAME to measure engagement and productivity.
Register APPNAME in GHL, obtain a client ID and secret, and configure redirect URLs for OAuth.
Define field mappings between GHL Contacts and APPNAME, and set the correct scopes and permissions (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Run tests, verify token validity, and monitor API usage and errors after deployment.
With the Contacts API scope, you can read core contact data such as names, emails, phone numbers, and associated records like tasks, notes, and appointments. This enables rich insights and enabling apps to surface up-to-date contact context. For writes or updates you would need additional permissions.
Write access is not required to read data from the API. If your workflow requires creating or updating contacts, tasks, or notes, you will need the write scope and appropriate credentials to perform those actions.
Token refresh is handled via OAuth. When a token approaches expiry, APPNAME should use the refresh token to obtain a new access token without user intervention. Store refresh tokens securely.
Yes, you can paginate and filter results with GET /contacts/. Use pagination parameters like page size and page number to fetch large datasets gradually.
If you hit a rate limit, the API will return a 429 status. Implement exponential backoff and retry logic to recover gracefully.
Map fields using a data dictionary. Common mappings include firstName, lastName, email, phone, and custom fields. Use transformation rules if needed.
A sandbox or test environment is often provided by the API provider. Check with your GHL developer account to enable test data and safe testing.
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