Secure access is provided via API keys or OAuth2 tokens. Keep credentials secret and rotate them regularly.
Use the same authentication method to authorize requests from SMSGlobal to the GHL Contacts API. Store tokens securely and scope access to least privilege.
– 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 – API permission: 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 in SMSGlobal or a new contact is created.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to fetch related data.
GET /contacts/:contactId; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, tasks, notes, appointments
Trigger on new leads or updated data in SMSGlobal.
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId
POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId
Fields: contactId, name, email, phone, businessId
Trigger when tasks are created or completed in SMSGlobal.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Fields: taskId, status, dueDate, description
Rapid setup with no-code config using standard API calls.
Real-time data flow and easy maintenance.
Scalable, secure integrations that grow with your business.
This glossary explains API, endpoints, authentication, payloads, and how they relate to connecting SMSGlobal with the GHL Contacts API.
A set of rules that lets apps talk to the GHL Contacts API.
A URL path that triggers a specific action in the API.
Process of verifying identity and granting access to the API.
The data sent in requests or returned in responses.
Keep Contacts in SMSGlobal and the GHL Contacts API in perfect sync by mirroring creates and updates in real time.
Automatically generate tasks in GHL when specific events occur in SMSGlobal to drive follow-ups.
Attach notes and tags to contacts to enable advanced segmentation and targeted campaigns.
Collect your GHL API key and SMSGlobal app credentials from your developer portal.
Select endpoints you will use and set proper permissions.
Run tests, verify data flow, monitor logs, and go live.
You can use OAuth 2.0 with refresh tokens or API keys depending on your setup. Store credentials securely and rotate them regularly to minimize exposure. Always apply the principle of least privilege, limiting access to only the contacts data you need. For ongoing operations, use short-lived tokens when possible and rotate keys on a schedule that aligns with your security policy.
Essential endpoints for basic contact management include: GET /contacts/:contactId to read a contact, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and DELETE /contacts/:contactId to remove. For supporting data, you may also pull related tasks and notes with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. Using these endpoints lets you maintain up-to-date contact records and associated activities across both systems.
Yes. You can connect SMSGlobal to the GHL Contacts API without writing code by using no-code integration tools or built-in connectors. Map fields between SMSGlobal and GHL, configure authentication, and set up simple triggers to sync data. For more complex flows, you can progressively add automation with API calls as your team grows more comfortable with the data model.
Handle errors with standard HTTP status codes, retries, and exponential backoff. Log failures, capture error details, and implement idempotent requests where possible to prevent duplicate records. Set up alerting for failures and monitor rate limits to avoid throttling during peak times.
The connection uses standard security practices, including encrypted transport (TLS), token-based authentication, and scoped access. Scale by distributing requests, using pagination where available, and implementing retries with backoff. Regularly review access permissions and rotate credentials to maintain a strong security posture.
With the Contacts API you can access contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments. The scope controls what you can read or modify (for example, contacts.readonly or contacts.write). You can read contact details, fetch associated tasks and notes, and manage contact records as needed. This enables comprehensive data management across SMSGlobal and GHL from a single integration point.
API rate limits depend on your plan and endpoint type. To avoid throttling, implement efficient pagination, batch requests where supported, and cache results when appropriate. If you anticipate higher load, consider tiered plans or contact support to adjust quotas and optimize performance.
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