Obtain the required OAuth token for your GHL account and grant access to read and manage contacts and related data.
In Sub-Zap by Zapier, connect to your GHL account and authorize the integration to access contacts data.
Available endpoints include: 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; 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 created or updated in Contacts API; automatically create or update tasks in Sub-Zap by Zapier.
Actions include creating tasks, adding notes, and updating contact fields.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Map fields like contactId, email, firstName, lastName, phone, tags
Trigger when a tag or note is added on a contact in Contacts API
Add or remove tags, update notes, set fields
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
contactId, id (tag or note), tagNames
Trigger when a new contact is created; create contact in GHL and attach to a business.
Create contact; link to business; optionally create default tasks
POST /contacts/
name, email, phone, businessId
No coding required to automate data between Contacts API and Sub-Zap by Zapier.
Fast setup with prebuilt triggers and actions for common workflows.
Scalable workflows for lead management and task automation without scripting.
This glossary explains core concepts like endpoints, triggers, actions, and mappings used when connecting GHL to Sub-Zap by Zapier.
A specific URL that lets you read or modify data in GHL via the Contacts API.
An event in Zapier that starts a workflow based on changes in Contacts API data.
An operation performed in GHL as part of a Zap workflow, such as creating a contact or updating a task.
The process of tying data fields from the source app to corresponding fields in the target app.
Capture new leads from web forms, create a Contact in GHL, and automatically generate a follow-up task.
Apply tags when a contact moves through stages, then trigger targeted emails or reminders.
Sync contact status to marketing campaigns, creating notes and tasks to align sales and marketing.
Authorize the app, select the Contacts API, and grant necessary read and write permissions for your workflow.
Select a trigger such as contact create or update to start your Zap.
Configure actions to run in GHL like create task, add note, or update contact, then test thoroughly.
You will authenticate using OAuth 2.0 to securely access your Contacts data. The integration will request scopes for reading and, if needed, writing contact data. Store tokens securely and rotate credentials following your security policy. After authorization, your Zapier connection will use the access token to perform endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ as configured in your workflow.
Common endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to retrieve tasks, POST /contacts/ to create a new contact, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks. You may also use PUT /contacts/:contactId to update a contact and DELETE /contacts/:contactId to remove one. These endpoints support typical CRM automation scenarios such as task creation, notes, and tagging.
Yes. With proper authentication and scopes, you can create, update, or delete contacts, tasks, notes, and tags via endpoints like POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags. Always test changes in a sandbox or staging environment before going live to prevent unintended data modifications.
No coding is required for standard workflows. Sub-Zap by Zapier provides triggers and actions that map directly to the Contacts API endpoints. For advanced scenarios, you can combine multiple steps, filters, and conditional logic within Zapier to achieve complex automations without writing code.
Use data mapping in Zap templates to align source fields like name, email, phone, and tags with destination fields in GHL. Ensure data types are compatible and apply any necessary transformations, such as splitting full names into first and last names before sending to GHL.
Create a test Zap that triggers on a sample contact event, perform the corresponding action in GHL (e.g., create a contact or task), and verify data appears correctly in both systems. Use Zapier’s test feature and enable logging to troubleshoot any mismatches.
Refer to the official Contacts API documentation for endpoint details, parameters, and response schemas. Explore example payloads for common operations such as reading a contact, creating tasks, and tagging. Developer resources and community forums can also help with best practices and troubleshooting.
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