Obtain and apply your API key or OAuth credentials to establish a secure connection with the Contacts API within GHL.
Connect Zapier App Connector to GHL using OAuth or API key, ensuring the correct scopes are granted for reading and writing contacts.
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 specific contact is updated or when new tasks are created for that contact.
Actions include fetching current tasks notes and upcoming appointments for the contact.
Example: GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, businessId, and contact email for matching records.
Trigger on new or updated contact data and use POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId.
Actions to create or update the contact and optionally attach tasks or notes.
Example: POST /contacts/ or PUT /contacts/:contactId
Primary fields: name, email, phone.
Trigger when batching multiple contacts for enrichment or sync.
Actions to fetch multiple contacts via /contacts/ or /contacts/business/:businessId and enrich them with notes.
Example: GET /contacts/ or GET /contacts/business/:businessId
IDs, businessId, or query filters to retrieve groups of records.
Automate contact management with clicks, not code.
Coordinate tasks, notes, and appointments across apps in a single workflow.
Speed up onboarding and ensure data consistency without writing custom scripts.
This glossary defines endpoints, triggers, actions, and authentication concepts used to connect GHL with the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path that retrieves or updates data from the Contacts API.
Methods to verify identity and permissions, typically API keys or OAuth.
An event in GHL or the app that starts a Zapier workflow.
An operation performed in response to a trigger, such as create or update a contact.
Automatically enrich contact records with notes and related tasks when a contact is updated.
Set up daily or hourly syncs to keep GHL and the Contacts API aligned.
Create and update tasks and notes in both systems from a single Zap.
Authorize both sides and verify the connection.
Choose a trigger like contact.updated and test it.
Map fields and specify actions such as create or update a contact, attach tasks.
The Contacts API lets you read, create, update, and delete contact records and related items like tasks, notes, and appointments. It exposes a set of endpoints you can call from your automation platform to manage CRM data.
Available endpoints include retrieving individual contacts, lists of contacts, and managing tasks, notes, appointments, and tagging. You can also update or delete records with write-enabled endpoints. See the endpoint list above for details.
Yes. The integration is designed for no-code or low-code use through Zapier App Connector, allowing you to automate workflows without writing code.
Security is handled via API keys or OAuth tokens. Use scopes to limit access and store credentials securely in Zapier.
No dedicated coding is required for many use cases. You can build powerful automations using triggers, actions, and field mappings.
Yes. You can set up two-way synchronization between GHL data and the Contacts API, ensuring updates propagate in both directions.
Visit the documentation hub or this page for detailed guides, examples, and best practices.
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