Use OAuth or API keys as provided by your GHL account. In Zapier connect your GHL account and select the Contacts API scope: contacts.readonly
In Zapier you authorize access to GHL from the app connector and store credentials securely. Use refresh tokens and rotate secrets as needed
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; 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 GHL to trigger downstream automations
Actions include retrieving contact data, creating tasks, notes and updating contact status
GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details
Key fields include id, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger when a task is created or updated for a contact
Actions include creating and updating tasks and marking completion
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger when a note is added or an appointment is scheduled for a contact
Actions include fetching notes and appointments and creating notes when needed
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId, content, time
Fast automation without writing code
Keep data in sync across systems easily
Flexible workflows with triggers and actions
Definitions of endpoints triggers actions methods and key fields used in the integration
A URL and HTTP method that performs a specific action in the GHL API
An event in GHL or Zapier that starts a workflow
An operation performed in response to a trigger such as creating a note
The process of proving identity to access the API often via OAuth or API keys
Capture new leads from your website and create contacts in the GHL Contacts API via Zapier
Automatically create tasks when a contact moves to a new stage
Sync notes into GHL and trigger emails or messages from Zapier
Connect your GHL account in Zapier and grant the required scope
Select the endpoints you want to use such as GET and POST
Create triggers and actions to automate processes
The Contacts API lets you access and manage contact data from GHL. It supports reading and listing contacts depending on your scopes. Use triggers and actions in Zapier to automate tasks based on contact events.
No code options are available. The Zapier App Connector provides a no code interface to set up triggers actions and data mapping. Some basic configuration is required.
The endpoint list includes get and post operations for contacts tasks notes and appointments. You can choose endpoints that match your workflow and the data you need to sync.
Read only requires the scope contacts.readonly. For write access you would need additional permissions such as contacts.write.
Yes you can create and update contacts and related records such as tasks and notes depending on your permissions and endpoint usage.
GHL data is transmitted securely over encrypted channels and Zapier stores credentials using secure vaults. Use best practices for token management.
If a Zapier automation fails check the task log review error messages and test the trigger. Verify authentication scopes and endpoint availability
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