Authenticate requests with your API credentials and the defined scope (contacts.readonly). Store credentials securely and use the Zapier connector’s supported authentication method.
Connect Zapier to the GHL Contacts API by adding the service and granting the required permissions to enable triggers and actions.
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 new or updated contact is detected, pull the contact data and associated tasks to start downstream actions.
Actions: Create or update notes, create or update tasks, assign tags, and initiate reminders.
Suggested methods: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks; POST /contacts/ to create a new contact if needed.
Key fields: contactId, name, email, phone, tags, notes
Trigger: a task is created, updated, or completed for a contact.
Actions: create task, update task status, list or fetch notes, and attach to contact.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status, description
Trigger: new notes or appointments are added for a contact.
Actions: create notes, update notes, create and update appointments, and pull related data.
Methods: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, noteId, appointmentId
No coding required: build robust automations with triggers, actions, and searches.
Faster workflows: coordinate data across apps in minutes, not days.
Repeatable processes: reuse templates and save time.
Terms and processes used in the integration are explained here so you can design clear no-code automations.
Application Programming Interface that lets apps talk to each other.
A specific URL path and HTTP method used by an API.
A callback mechanism to notify your app about events in real time.
The process of proving identity and gaining access to an API.
Automatically pull contact data and create tasks when new leads enter your CRM.
Set reminders and trigger follow-up tasks when appointments approach.
Capture important notes automatically when tasks are updated to maintain history.
Authorize and link your GHL and Zapier accounts in the connectors panel.
Select a trigger such as new contact or updated task to start the workflow.
Configure actions like create task, add notes, or update a contact.
You don’t need to write code. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code interface to create triggers and actions. The GHL Contacts API is RESTful and exposes endpoints you can call from your automations. Start with a simple trigger and expand as you learn.
Supported authentication methods vary by integration. Typically you’ll use API keys or OAuth2 credentials via the Zapier connector. Ensure you follow the security guidance and scope restrictions (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Common endpoints include retrieving contact data, tasks, notes, and appointments. Use endpoint list to identify the most relevant calls for your workflow and combine them with triggers and actions in Zapier.
In Zapier, map a GHL trigger (like new contact) to an action (such as create/update a task). The connector handles API calls to the selected endpoints behind the scenes.
Yes. You can fetch notes and tasks for a contact and then update them as part of a single workflow by chaining actions and using task or note endpoints.
API rate limits apply. Check the GHL API docs in the endpoint list for current quotas and plan accordingly.
Use the test connection or run a small Zap to verify authentication, connectivity, and data mapping. Review logs for any errors and retry as needed.
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