To connect, generate credentials in GHL and authorize the connector to access the Contacts endpoints. Use the appropriate API key or OAuth flow as configured by your workspace.
In Zapier, create a new connection using your GHL credentials and select the Contacts API scope. Test the connection to confirm access.
– 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
Use this to fetch a complete contact profile by contactId when you need a precise record for a workflow.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, pull related tasks, notes, and upcoming appointments.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, fields=name, email, phone, company, lastUpdated
Trigger or run on demand to review or update a contact’s tasks.
Actions: Retrieve tasks, filter by status, create new tasks, and mark tasks complete.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Useful for bulk exports or synchronization points when new contacts are added.
Actions: Retrieve list of contacts, apply filters, and export to other apps.
GET /contacts/
limit, offset, filters
Automate workflows without writing code using concise triggers and actions.
Keep data in sync between GHL and your app with near real-time updates.
Prototype and scale processes quickly with repeatable, visual automation.
Explore essential terms like GHL API, endpoints, contacts, tasks, notes, and authentication. This glossary clarifies their meaning and how they fit into the Zapier integration.
The GHL API is a set of endpoints that let external apps manage contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and more.
A contact is a person or business record stored in GHL with identifying fields like name, email, and phone.
An endpoint is a specific URL path in the GHL API used to perform an action, e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId.
A trigger starts a Zapier workflow when data changes in GHL, such as a new contact or updated task.
Automatically create or update GHL contacts from form submissions in your app using POST /contacts/.
Create tasks in GHL from events in your app and sync statuses back to the source.
Sync contact notes to your app and push updates from GHL notes to the app timeline.
In GHL, generate an API key and grant access to Contacts endpoints.
In Zapier, set up a new connection using your GHL credentials and select the Contacts API scope.
Create Zaps that call endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch data or POST /contacts/ to create.
No coding is required to start basic automation. Use Zapier App Connector to map GHL Contacts API endpoints to simple triggers and actions. For authentication, generate credentials in GHL and connect them in Zapier to establish a secure link. Once connected, you can create zaps that fetch contact data or create new contacts with minimal setup. If you need more control, you can extend your zaps with additional steps like formatting data, applying filters, or chaining multiple endpoints to build end-to-end workflows.
For basic contact sync, essential endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a single profile and GET /contacts/ to retrieve a list of contacts. You can also pull related data like tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) to enrich the contact record in your app. Using POST /contacts/ lets you create new contacts, while PUT /contacts/:contactId updates existing ones, enabling two-way synchronization between GHL and your app.
Authentication typically involves creating an API key or using OAuth within GHL, then supplying those credentials in Zapier during connection setup. Ensure the API key has access to the Contacts endpoints and keep credentials secure. In Zapier, test the connection to confirm that requests succeed and data can be retrieved or written as required. If your workspace uses OAuth, follow the standard OAuth flow in Zapier to authorize the app and grant the necessary scopes for contacts, tasks, and notes.
Yes. You can pull tasks and notes for a contact using endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These endpoints let you build a complete activity timeline for a contact in your app. You can also create or update tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to keep task data in sync.
Data sync in Zapier typically works via polling or, where available, webhooks. Polling checks for updates at defined intervals, while webhooks deliver real-time changes when supported by the API. For many GHL integrations, expect near-real-time insights as Zapier triggers fire in response to endpoint changes.
Creating or updating contacts is possible with POST /contacts/ and PUT /contacts/:contactId. Use POST to add new records and PUT to modify existing ones. After changes, you can propagate updates to connected apps or trigger downstream automations in Zapier.
Endpoint details, parameters, and example payloads are documented in the GHL API reference. In Zapier, open the Contacts app step configuration to see available actions and fields, then use test data to confirm correct requests and responses. Consult the reference for field mappings and response schemas.
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