Requests to the Contacts API require proper authentication. Use credentials from your GHL developer portal and set the scope to contacts.readonly or broader as needed.
In Sembley, authorize access to the GHL Contacts API via OAuth2. When connected, Sembley can read and update contacts, tasks, notes, and more within the granted scope.
– 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: When a contact is created or updated in GHL, Sembley automatically syncs the record.
Actions: Upsert contact in Sembley and propagate changes to related tasks and notes.
Method path: Use GET /contacts/:contactId to pull data and PUT /contacts/:contactId to push updates.
Key fields: contactId, email, name, phone.
Trigger: Notes and tasks created or updated in one system trigger updates in the other.
Actions: Create/update notes and tasks in GHL from Sembley; reflect changes back to Sembley.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes, PUT for updates.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, content.
Trigger: New or updated contact meets criteria to receive tags.
Actions: Apply tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and update as needed.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Key fields: contactId, tags.
Benefit 1 Drag and drop setup lets you connect Sembley to the GHL Contacts API in minutes with no code.
Benefit 2 Automated data synchronization reduces manual entry and keeps records aligned across systems.
Benefit 3 Scalable automations that can be adjusted as your workflow evolves.
This section defines core terms used to describe the integration between Sembley and the GHL Contacts API and how data flows between systems.
Definition A specific API URL path that performs an action or returns data.
Definition An event that starts a workflow or data sync.
Definition The process of proving identity to access a resource such as OAuth2 or API keys.
Definition A label attached to a contact to categorize or segment.
Description When a new contact is added in GHL Sembley creates a corresponding contact and attaches initial notes
Description Tasks and notes created in one system flow to the other to keep a single source of truth
Description Automatically tag contacts in GHL based on Sembley activity for targeted campaigns
Description Sign into GHL from Sembley and grant access to the Contacts API with the required scope contacts.readonly
Description Pick the endpoints you need and map fields such as name email and phone between Sembley and GHL
Description Run test records check sync logs and enable live sync
GHL supports OAuth2 based authentication and API keys for the Contacts API. To begin, obtain your credentials from the GHL developer console and set the scope to contacts.readonly. This ensures read access for syncing contacts and related data. In Sembley, securely store these credentials in the connector settings and test a sample call to verify access before enabling live sync. If you need broader access later, request additional scopes from your GHL admin and adjust the connector configuration accordingly.
For basic synchronization you typically need endpoints for reading and updating core contact data such as GET /contacts/:contactId and PUT /contacts/:contactId. You can extend to include tasks and notes as your workflow requires. Make sure essential fields like contactId and email are mapped correctly to keep records in sync.
Data mapping is done in Sembley with a mapping tool that lets you align fields from GHL to Sembley. Map core fields like name, email, and phone, plus any custom fields you rely on. Test with a small dataset to confirm updates propagate correctly and adjust as needed.
Rate limits depend on your GHL plan and the API usage you configure. If you hit limits, throttle requests or batch updates where possible and monitor the integration logs for spikes. Consider staggering syncs or using webhooks to reduce polling.
Yes. Webhooks can be used to trigger updates in real time. Set up webhooks in GHL to notify Sembley of changes and configure Sembley to process and sync those updates immediately, minimizing latency in data synchronization.
Yes. No code setup is available via the Zapier App Connector. The visual flow builder guides you through endpoint selection and field mapping without writing code, allowing rapid deployment.
If you encounter issues, verify that the correct authentication method and scope are in place, confirm endpoint availability, and review integration logs. Reauthorize if credentials have changed and re-run tests to confirm the fix.
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