Use OAuth 2.0 to authorize Stikkum to access the GHL Contacts API with the required scope: contacts.readonly.
Stikkum authenticates with GHL using OAuth 2.0 client credentials and maintains a refresh token for seamless access to endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
The Contacts API provides endpoints to read, create, update, and delete contacts, as well as access related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId).
Trigger: when a contact is opened or updated in Stikkum to pull the latest fields from GHL.
Actions: fetch contact data, sync name, email, and custom fields back to Stikkum.
GET /contacts/:contactId
id, name, email, phone, customFields
Trigger: when a new task is created or an existing one is updated under a contact.
Actions: retrieve tasks, update status, and reflect changes in Stikkum tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
taskId, title, dueDate, status
Trigger: when a new note is added or an existing one is updated.
Actions: pull notes, pull content, update note references in Stikkum.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
noteId, content, createdAt, updatedAt
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Unified access to contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments in one place.
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Core elements and processes used when connecting GHL Contacts API with Stikkum: contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, endpoints, authentication, and data mappings.
A person stored in the GHL Contacts database with fields like name, email, phone, and custom fields.
A task assigned to a contact to track to-dos with status, due date, and related notes.
A text entry linked to a contact that stores observations, updates, or comments.
A scheduled meeting linked to a contact, stored with time, location, and attendees.
Automatically pull new form submissions from Stikkum into GHL as contact records with zero coding.
When a task changes in GHL, mirror the update in Stikkum to keep teams aligned.
Aggregate notes from multiple contacts into a unified notes feed in Stikkum.
Register the Stikkum app in GHL, generate client credentials, and request the required scopes (contacts.readonly).
Use OAuth 2.0 to authorize Stikkum to access the Contacts API and obtain an access token.
Test endpoints (GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and go live with automated sync.
To connect, create a GHL app and obtain client credentials. Then configure OAuth in Stikkum with the Contacts API and request the read-only scope. This setup allows Stikkum to securely access contact data from GHL without exposing credentials to users.
Read permissions include viewing contact details and related tasks. If write access is required, request additional scopes and update your integration accordingly. Always respect user permissions and data privacy.
OAuth 2.0 flow involves redirecting the user to GHL to authorize the app, then returning an authorization code that Stikkum exchanges for access and refresh tokens. Tokens should be stored securely.
Yes, you can enable write access by requesting the appropriate scopes (e.g., contacts.write) and ensuring your app has the necessary permissions in GHL. Map fields carefully to avoid overwriting data.
Rate limits vary by endpoint but are designed for reliability. If you hit limits, implement backoff retries and caching strategies.
Map fields by aligning GHL contact fields to Stikkum fields. Use IDs and field keys to ensure data integrity and avoid duplicates.
Endpoint details and examples are available in the GHL API documentation; in this guide, you’ll find sample paths like GET /contacts/:contactId.
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