The Contacts API uses OAuth2 token-based authentication with the scope provided: contacts.readonly. Obtain an access token using your GHL developer credentials and include it in the Authorization header as a Bearer token for every request.
In the Zapier App Connector, configure OAuth2 with the GHL Contacts API as the connected app. Store credentials securely and allow Zapier to refresh tokens automatically.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Get a specific task; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments; GET /contacts/ — List all contacts; GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business; POST /contacts/ — Create a contact; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark task as completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task; POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger when a contact is created or updated in GHL to pull the latest contact data via GET /contacts/:contactId.
Actions include reading or updating contact details, creating or updating related tasks, notes, or appointments using endpoints like POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger on creation or updates of tasks tied to a contact via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Actions include listing, creating, updating, and completing tasks using GET/POST/PUT/DELETE on /contacts/:contactId/tasks and related endpoints.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger when notes are added or appointments are scheduled for a contact.
Actions include creating notes and listing or scheduling appointments using POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, etc.
GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId, notesId
Automate data flow between GHL and your apps without writing code. Sync contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments with drag-and-drop workflows.
Achieve real-time or near-real-time data sync to power sales, marketing, and support workflows across your stack.
Maintain centralized control with clear logs, dashboards, and error handling in a no-code environment.
This section defines core terms, endpoints, authentication, triggers, and data fields used in the GHL Contacts API integration with the Zapier App Connector.
A person in your GHL Contacts database, identified by contactId.
A URL path that exposes a specific API operation.
A unit of work associated with a contact to track activities.
A text entry attached to a contact record.
Automatically pull new contacts into your CRM and create onboarding tasks as part of a welcome workflow.
Aggregate notes, tasks, and appointments into a single, enriched contact view for agents.
Automatically schedule follow-ups after notes are added or tasks are completed.
Generate an API key and OAuth client in GHL. Note the required scope: contacts.readonly.
Connect your GHL app, map endpoints, and select triggers and actions for the flow.
Run tests, verify errors, and deploy your automated workflow to production.
The Contacts API lets you read and manage contact data, including pulling details with GET /contacts/:contactId and listing related items like tasks and notes. Use endpoints to build workflows that reflect real customer activity. In the Zapier App Connector, you can trigger actions and pull or push data between GHL and your apps without writing code.
No heavy coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a visual setup to connect triggers and actions to the GHL Contacts API. You’ll configure authentication, field mappings, and endpoint calls through sliders and forms.
A broad set of endpoints is available for reading, creating, updating, and deleting contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Not all endpoints are used on every page, but the core operations include GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and PUT /contacts/:contactId.
Authenticate using OAuth2 tokens with the scope provided (contacts.readonly). Store tokens securely in Zapier and refresh them automatically to maintain access without user intervention.
Endpoint references appear in the page content and accompanying docs. You can also view the API reference in your GHL developer dashboard for complete method details and payload schemas.
Yes. You can create, read, update, and delete tasks and notes for a contact using endpoints such as POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId.
Use the built-in test tool in the Zapier App Connector to simulate triggers and actions. Check responses, status codes, and error messages, then iterate until the flow runs smoothly.
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