Authenticate requests to the Contacts API using your API key or OAuth token. Each request to endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId or POST /contacts/ must be authenticated to ensure secure access.
Authorize Smore to access the Contacts API using your chosen method. Ensure your access token has the required scopes (e.g., contacts.readonly) for the operations you plan to perform.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Fetch tasks for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task GET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Get notes for a contact GET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Get a specific note GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact GET /contacts/ — List contacts GET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts for a business API Endpoint9: contacts.write API Endpoint10: POST /contacts/ API Endpoint11: PUT /contacts/:contactId API Endpoint12: DELETE /contacts/:contactId API Endpoint13: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks API Endpoint14: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId API Endpoint15: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed API Endpoint16: DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId API Endpoint17: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Trigger: A new contact is created or updated in the Contacts API (POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId). This event pushes changes to Smore to keep profiles in sync.
Actions: Create or update the corresponding contact in Smore; optionally create related tasks or notes via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/notes.
Method path example: GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch details during initial sync
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone
Trigger: Changes in Smore (such as tag updates or status changes) trigger an update in the Contacts API (PUT /contacts/:contactId).
Actions: Update contact data in the Contacts API and reflect changes in Smore tasks and notes.
Method path example: PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, updatedAt, status, tags
Trigger: A new task or note is created for a contact (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks or POST /contacts/:contactId/notes).
Actions: Create corresponding records in Smore or update the contact’s milestones and timelines.
Method path example: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, dueDate
Automate data flow without writing code.
Shorten setup time with prebuilt triggers and actions.
Easily scale workflows across many contacts and tasks.
Understand the core elements: endpoints, triggers, actions, and key fields that drive your automation between GHL’s Contacts API and Smore.
Application Programming Interface — a set of rules that lets two apps talk to each other and exchange data securely.
A specific URL path you call to perform an action or retrieve data in an API.
An event in one app that starts an automation in the other (e.g., a new contact is created).
The process of proving identity to access an API, typically via API keys or OAuth tokens.
Capture entrants in the Contacts API and immediately create a Smore contact profile with default tasks to guide onboarding.
When Smore notes are added, log them under the associated contact in the Contacts API for a complete activity history.
Use contact fields to auto-create and assign tasks in the Contacts API, then reflect status in Smore.
Collect your API key or OAuth token and verify the scope matches your read/write needs (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Define which endpoints you will use (GET /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/, etc.) and set triggers in Smore for events like new contacts or new tasks.
Run tests, verify data sync, and enable automation in your workflow.
The GHL Contacts API lets you access and manage contact data, tasks, notes, and more. You can pull contact details, create tasks, and attach notes to records for a complete contact history. It supports scalable integrations with no-code tools like Smore. With proper authentication and scope (such as contacts.readonly), you can safely automate routine workflows and keep systems in sync.
No heavy coding is required. Use triggers, actions, and prebuilt endpoints to connect Smore with the Contacts API. Many automations can be built with visual workflow builders, webhooks, and simple API calls. For advanced custom logic, you can extend with light scripting if your platform supports it.
Available endpoints cover read and write operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and business-related queries. You can read a single contact (GET /contacts/:contactId), create (POST /contacts/), update (PUT /contacts/:contactId), and manage related tasks and notes (POST/PUT/DELETE on tasks and notes). Some endpoints also support listing and filtering by business or contact attributes.
Authentication is typically done via API keys or OAuth tokens. Ensure the token has appropriate scopes (for example, contacts.readonly for read access). Always transmit tokens securely using HTTPS and rotate credentials regularly.
Yes. You can push updates from Contacts API to Smore and vice versa, enabling two-way data sync for contacts, tasks, notes, and milestones. Design endpoints and triggers to reflect changes across both systems in near real time or on a scheduled cadence.
Security is critical. Use least-privilege scopes, secure storage for tokens, and encrypted connections. Review rate limits and quotas in your API plan to avoid throttling and ensure reliable automation.
Rate limits depend on your API plan. Refer to the GHL API documentation for current quotas. If you anticipate high traffic, implement exponential backoff and queueing to prevent failures and maintain smooth data synchronization.
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