Authenticate with your GHL credentials to access the Contacts API. Ensure the token or key has the required scope (contacts.readonly) to read contacts and related data securely.
Starbuero-de uses a secure API token issued in your GHL account. Store credentials securely, apply the correct scope, and rotate keys on a regular schedule to maintain security and 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, 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: Fetch a contact by ID to pull all related data in one request.
Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
GET /contacts/:contactId (and related sub-resources as needed)
id, name, email, phone, status, lastModified
Trigger: When a new lead is captured, create the contact in GHL via the API.
Actions: POST /contacts/
POST /contacts/
name, email, phone, company
Trigger: When a task is completed in starbuero-de, sync the status to the related contact in GHL.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed
taskId, completed, dateCompleted
Instant data access without custom development; connect apps via simple REST calls and automate workflows quickly.
Reduced maintenance with standardized endpoints and consistent data models across systems.
Faster time-to-value by enabling marketing, sales, and support teams to act on real-time contact data.
This glossary covers Contacts, Tasks, Notes, Appointments, Businesses, and Tags—core elements you’ll work with when integrating the Contacts API with starbuero-de using GHL.
A record representing a person or organization in your CRM, including identifiers and contact details.
A to-do item linked to a contact, used to track work, with status and due dates.
A free-form text entry attached to a contact to capture context, history, or notes from interactions.
A scheduled meeting or call linked to a contact, with date, time, and location or conferencing details.
Automatically create contacts in starbuero-de when new leads are captured via the Contacts API, reducing manual entry.
Push updates to tasks and notes between systems to keep teams aligned on next steps.
Automatically translate call transcriptions into notes attached to the corresponding contact.
Obtain your API key with the contacts.readonly scope and set up a test project to validate requests.
Add the base URL, enable required endpoints, and set authentication headers for reliable requests.
Run tests to verify data integrity, monitor logs for errors, and deploy to production once green.
Authentication for the Contacts API typically uses API keys or OAuth tokens issued in your GHL account. Ensure the token has the necessary scope (contacts.readonly) to access contact data and related resources. Keep credentials secure, rotate regularly, and follow your organization’s security policies when integrating starbuero-de with GHL.
The read-only endpoints include GET /contacts/*, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, and GET /contacts/business/:businessId. Write actions include POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints such as POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, etc. Review the API documentation to confirm scope and permissions for each endpoint and ensure your app has the necessary write access when needed.
You can test endpoints using your GHL sandbox or a staging environment, sending sample requests with a test contactId and sample payloads. Validate responses and error handling. Tools like Postman or cURL, along with logs, help identify mismatches in authentication, data formats, or endpoint paths before going live.
Protect API keys by storing them securely, using environment variables, and rotating credentials regularly. Use least-privilege scopes and monitor for unusual activity. Consider using IP allowlists, secret management, and secure storage practices to minimize risk in production integrations.
Yes—there are POST, PUT, and DELETE endpoints that allow creating, updating, and removing contacts and related data within the Contacts API. Ensure you have the proper scope (such as contacts.write) and authorization. Always perform data validation and respect rate limits to maintain system reliability and data integrity.
Rate limits vary by plan and endpoint; typical patterns include per-minute or per-hour quotas. If you hit a limit, implement retry with exponential backoff and respect Retry-After headers. Caching and batching requests can help minimize the impact of throttling while keeping data fresh.
Common issues include incorrect authentication, invalid endpoint paths, insufficient scopes, and malformed payloads. Start by checking the access token, base URL, and header requirements. Review API docs, enable verbose logging, and use test endpoints to isolate problems quickly when integrating starbuero-de with the Contacts API.
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