Use OAuth 2.0 with the scope ‘contacts.readonly’ to authorize requests to the Contacts API. Obtain a client ID and secret, exchange for access tokens, and attach the token to each request.
The Zapier App Connector stores and rotates access tokens securely. After you authorize, your connector uses the token to perform actions against the GHL Contacts API.
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; OK /contacts.:contactId?=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 retrieved along with its related tasks to kick off downstream automations.
Actions: Get contact data, fetch tasks, and map to downstream apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, lastUpdated, status
Trigger: new or updated notes for a contact.
Actions: Create Note, Update Note, List Notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, notesId, content, updatedAt
Trigger: appointment creation or updates for a contact.
Actions: List Appointments, Create Appointment, Update Appointment.
GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments
Key fields: contactId, appointmentId, time, status
Easy, no-code setup to automate data flows between your GHL Contacts and downstream apps.
Secure, token-based authentication and centralized credential management eliminate manual credential handling.
Automate workflows across contacts, notes, tasks, and appointments without custom development.
Key elements include Contacts, Notes, Tasks, Appointments, endpoints, triggers, and actions used to integrate GHL with the Zapier App Connector.
A person stored in your GHL Contacts with identifiers like contactId, name, and email.
A scheduled time slot linked to a contact, used for scheduling meetings or reminders.
A free-form text entry associated with a contact, used for recording contextual information.
An action item assigned to a contact, such as follow-up, with status and due date.
Capture new contacts from forms and auto-create them in GHL while triggering onboarding tasks.
Update tasks and notes in GHL from external systems, keeping data consistent.
Create reminders in GHL and push updates to calendars and CRMs.
Begin by authorizing the Zapier App Connector to access the Contacts API using OAuth 2.0 with scope ‘contacts.readonly’.
Choose endpoints from the list and map important fields to your Zapier fields.
Test the workflow with sample data, then deploy to production.
No coding is required for most setups. The Zapier App Connector provides a user-friendly UI to authorize and map fields. If you need advanced automation, you can still configure simple steps without writing code. The platform handles API calls for you. The result is faster integrations with less maintenance.
The recommended authentication method is OAuth 2.0. Tokens expire and must be refreshed automatically; your app connector handles refresh tokens securely. API keys may be used in some scenarios, but OAuth 2.0 is preferred for robust security and token management.
You can use core endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments among others. The available endpoints are listed in the Core Endpoints section and can be combined in automations as needed.
Yes. With the correct scope (such as contacts.readonly for reading and contacts.write for creating/updating), you can read and write contacts. Ensure your OAuth scope matches the actions you intend to perform.
Map each GHL field to the corresponding Zapier field in your workflow. Use sample data to validate types (string, date, boolean), and test mappings to verify data parity between systems.
Connections are secured with token-based authentication and encrypted data transfer. Access is controlled by least-privilege scopes, and tokens are rotated regularly to minimize risk.
When a token expires, the Zapier App Connector automatically refreshes it using the refresh token. If auto-refresh fails, re-authorize the connector to obtain a new access token.
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