Obtain a secure GHL API token or OAuth credentials with the minimum required scope (contacts.readonly or greater) and store them securely.
Use a SparkPost API key with the necessary permissions to read and update contact data and send campaigns.
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 contact is updated in GHL, push changes to SparkPost to keep contact records and campaign attributes in sync.
Actions: update SparkPost contact profile, adjust email preferences, and apply tags based on GHL data.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, email, firstName, lastName, emailPreferences
Trigger: SparkPost events (open, click, bounce) create or update corresponding GHL contact records.
Actions: POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update; attach notes and tasks as needed.
POST /contacts/
Key fields: email, firstName, lastName
Trigger: updates to tasks in GHL or SparkPost campaign events initiate cross-system task creation or updates.
Actions: create or update tasks (POST/PUT), link to contacts, and trigger SparkPost campaigns based on task status.
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId
Key fields: contactId, taskId, status
Rapid setup with no-code connectors and drag-and-drop workflow builders.
Automated data sync and email campaigns reduce manual data entry and errors.
A single pane to manage contact data, tasks, and campaigns without custom coding.
This glossary explains API terms, data elements, and how data flows between SparkPost and the GHL Contacts API.
Application Programming Interface: a set of rules that lets one app talk to another.
A specific URL path that performs an action in an API.
Methods to prove identity (API keys or OAuth tokens).
A URL endpoint that receives real-time notifications about events.
Automatically enrich SparkPost contact records in GHL when engagement data (opens, clicks) is received.
When a contact’s data changes in GHL, trigger a targeted SparkPost campaign or update email preferences.
Create and assign tasks in GHL based on SparkPost engagement events and campaign outcomes.
Obtain your GHL API token and SparkPost API key, ensure the proper scopes, and store securely.
Choose endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to enable syncing and creation.
Create automations that wire triggers to actions and validate with test data.
No extensive coding is required thanks to the visual builders and prebuilt connectors. You can configure triggers and actions using a no-code interface. For more complex needs, simple code steps or webhooks can still be added.
Essential endpoints include retrieving and updating contacts, tasks, notes, and campaigns. Start with GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to sync data, then expand to task endpoints as needed.
Both OAuth tokens and API keys are supported. Use the method that matches your security requirements and the permissions needed for your data scope.
Yes. You can trigger SparkPost campaigns based on GHL events such as contact updates or task changes. Configure actions to fire emails or adjust campaigns in SparkPost.
API rate limits exist. Plan retries and backoff in your workflows and consider batch operations where possible.
Test connections using sandbox/test contacts and live data in a controlled environment. Validate both data sync and campaign triggers.
Sample payloads are available in your developer docs or integration templates. Start with a minimal payload and expand as you test workflows.
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