Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using your GHL API credentials issued in your developer dashboard. When using Zapier App Connector, your tokens are securely stored and refreshed by the connector.
Zapier App Connector handles token exchange and secure storage. Authorize the GHL Contacts API access within the connector to begin syncing.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — List tasks for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — List notes for a contact. GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a specific note. GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — List appointments for a contact. GET /contacts/ — List all contacts. GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business. contacts.write — Permissions to write to contacts. POST /contacts/ — Create a new contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact. DELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact. POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task. PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task complete. DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task. POST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Tag a contact.
Trigger: A contact is updated in GHL, prompting Zapier to pull the latest data.
Actions: Retrieve contact data, then fetch related tasks and notes to keep your CRM in sync.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, lastUpdated, tasks, notes
Trigger: New contact created in GHL triggers creation in Zapier.
Actions: POST to /contacts/ to create, then POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to add initial tasks.
POST /contacts/
Key fields: contactId, createdAt, tasks
Trigger: Notes or appointments updated in GHL.
Actions: GET notes and appointments for the contact; create/update corresponding records in Zapier workflows.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId
Automate data flows without writing code, reducing manual data entry and errors.
Rapid setup with pre-built actions for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
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This glossary defines essential terms used when connecting the GHL Contacts API with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path that performs a function in an API.
The process of proving identity to access API resources.
An event in one app that starts an automation in another.
A URL that receives real-time data pushes from an API.
Automatically create tasks when a contact is updated in GHL.
Sync notes to contact history for quick reference.
Push appointment data to calendars and reminders.
Grant Zapier App Connector permission to access your GHL Contacts data.
Choose which endpoints to expose and how data maps between apps.
Create workflows that run on trigger events and call the right API endpoints.
No-code setup lets you build automations with a few clicks; Zapier App Connector handles auth, retries, and error handling. Start with a simple workflow and expand as you gain confidence.
For basic syncing, you’ll typically use GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to start. You can extend with notes and appointments as needed.
Use secure token-based authentication. Store credentials in Zapier’s vault and rotate them regularly. Enable webhook verification where available.
Yes. You can trigger actions for multiple contacts by looping or by creating parallel Zaps; be mindful of rate limits.
Sync speed depends on endpoint load and your automation design; expect near real-time for webhooks or minutes for polling.
Webhooks are supported; configure a webhook in GHL and use Zapier to receive and process events in real time.
API rate limits and terms are documented in the GHL developer portal and in the Zapier app settings; review to design safe automation.
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