Obtain API credentials and review scope (contacts.readonly) to access contact data securely through the GHL platform.
Connect Smokeball to GHL by completing the OAuth 2.0 flow and granting the Contacts API scope for read and write actions where allowed.
– 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 updated or created in Smokeball
Actions: upsert the corresponding contact in GHL, update related tasks and notes
Method paths used: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch, PUT /contacts/:contactId to push updates
Key fields: id, firstName, lastName, email, phone, Smokeball_id, lastModified
Trigger: new or updated Smokeball tasks
Actions: create/update tasks in GHL; map notes
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update
Fields: taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: new notes or appointments in Smokeball
Actions: push notes to GHL notes; sync appointments
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes; GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Fields: noteId, content, timestamp; appointmentId, time, location
Fast setup with drag-and-drop workflows
Automations reduce manual data entry
Centralized data and real-time insights
This glossary defines the API terms, endpoints, triggers, actions, and field mappings used in the Smokeball + GHL integration.
Application Programming Interface that enables two apps to communicate and exchange data securely.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework used to grant access tokens without sharing user credentials.
An API URL that performs a specific operation, such as retrieving a contact or creating a task.
A callback mechanism for real-time data updates between apps.
Automatically route or tag contacts in GHL based on Smokeball updates to trigger targeted campaigns.
When Smokeball creates a milestone, create a corresponding task in GHL and assign to teammates.
Unified dashboards showing Smokeball activities and GHL CRM status.
Create API credentials in GHL and obtain Smokeball access keys, ensuring the proper scope is set.
Complete OAuth 2.0 flow and authorize Smokeball to read and write contact data.
Map Smokeball fields to GHL endpoints and run test sync across contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
No coding is required to start. You can leverage the GHL + Smokeball connector to map fields and set up automations using drag-and-drop workflows. The integration provides pre-built triggers and actions that work with standard CRM data. If you need advanced customization, you can extend mappings through the API and use custom fields to tailor the flow to your process.
You can sync core contact data (name, email, phone), tasks, notes, and appointments between Smokeball and GHL. The integration supports creating, updating, and linking related records to maintain consistent records across platforms. Read-only data from Smokeball can also populate GHL dashboards and reporting for a unified view.
Initial setup typically involves obtaining API credentials, selecting the Contacts API scope, and mapping essential endpoints (contacts, tasks, notes, appointments). You should validate the connection with a test sync to confirm field mappings and data flow before going live.
Data travels over secure channels with OAuth 2.0 tokens. Access scopes limit what each app can do, and you can enable IP restrictions and logging. Regular rotation of credentials and using sandbox environments for testing further enhances security.
Yes. Field mappings between Smokeball and GHL can be customized to align with your data model. You can map standard fields and add custom fields to ensure data fidelity across both systems. If a field is missing, you can create a corresponding field in GHL or Smokeball.
Start by checking endpoint responses and error messages in the integration logs. Verify authentication tokens, scopes, and rate limits. If a sync fails, retry with backoff, review field mappings, and confirm the affected record exists in both systems.
API rate limits are documented in the developer portal. If you hit quotas, implement retry logic and batching. For extended needs, contact support for higher quotas or custom plan options.
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