How Swit Connects the Contacts API to GHL

Connecting Swit with the Contacts API through GHL for seamless data sync.

Step-by-step guide to linking GHL's Contacts API with Swit

Swit uses the Contacts API to access and manage contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments from GHL. This guide covers authentication, endpoint usage, and best practices for mapping fields between Swit and GHL to enable smooth automation.

Authorization with the GHL Contacts API

Authenticate Swit to access the Contacts API using secure OAuth tokens with the scope specified: contacts.readonly. This ensures only read access for initial setup and testing.

Swit App Authorization

To connect Swit to GHL, obtain OAuth credentials for your Swit app and request the contacts.readonly scope. Use the access token to authorize API calls and keep credentials secure.

Core Endpoints Used by Swit with GHL Contacts API

Key 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, GET /contacts? , 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

Top 3 Ways Swit Connects with GHL via the Contacts API

1) Read-only data access: Contacts, tasks, notes

Trigger: New or updated contact in Swit prompts a fetch of the latest contact details and related data from GHL.

Actions: Pull contact details, fetch tasks and notes, and sync into Swit to keep records current.

Use GET on /contacts/:contactId, /contacts/:contactId/tasks, /contacts/:contactId/notes and related endpoints.

Key fields include: contactId, taskId, id (note), businessId.

Top 3 Ways Swit Connects with GHL via the Contacts API

2) Create and map tasks from Swit into GHL

Trigger: Create task in Swit triggers creation in GHL via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.

Actions: Create and update tasks in GHL, set completion, and reflect in Swit.

POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed

Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, completed.

Top 3 Ways Swit Connects with GHL via the Contacts API

3) Tagging and business association

Trigger: Swit tagging a contact updates GHL tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.

Actions: Apply tags, map businessId, and sync to GHL contact record.

POST /contacts/:contactId/tags

Key fields: contactId, tags, businessId.

No code benefits of connecting Swit with GHL via the Contacts API

Fast setup with ready made endpoints and templates so you can go live without coding.

Secure token based authentication and scoped permissions protect data.

Real-time data sync and automation between Swit and GHL to boost productivity.

Key Terms and Glossary

This section defines endpoints, triggers, actions, method paths, and field mappings used to connect Swit to GHL’s Contacts API.

Authentication

Verification of permissions to access the GHL Contacts API and obtain an access token.

Endpoint

A specific URL path in the API used to perform actions or retrieve data.

Scope

Defines what data a token can access, e.g., contacts.readonly.

Tag

A label assigned to a contact to organize or segment data.

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Creative ideas for using the Contacts API with Swit

Idea 1: Automated onboarding flow

Automatically create a Swit contact and attach initial tasks and notes in GHL.

Idea 2: Dynamic tagging based on business fields

Tag contacts in GHL when Swit captures company size, industry, or lifecycle stage.

Idea 3: Cross system task reminders

Create reminders in Swit that sync with GHL tasks to keep teams aligned.

Three steps to connect Swit to GHL via the Contacts API

Step 1: Register and authorize Swit

Obtain client credentials and request scope contacts.readonly; set redirect URI.

Step 2: Establish OAuth flow and test endpoints

Exchange code for access token and call sample endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId.

Step 3: Map fields and set up automations

Define how Swit fields map to GHL fields for contacts, tasks, notes, and tags.

Frequently Asked Questions about Swit and the GHL Contacts API

What data can Swit access with the Contacts API?

Swit can access contact data including profiles, tasks, notes, and appointments through the Contacts API with the identified scope. This enables viewing and coordinating data across Swit and GHL without coding. Two factor authentication and token based access keep data secure while enabling smooth, permissioned integration.

No heavy coding is required to connect Swit to GHL. Many teams start with prebuilt templates and field mappings and then customize automations as needed. If your use case grows, you can add simple webhooks or small scripts, but the base integration is designed to be no code.

Authentication uses OAuth to obtain an access token with the required scope. Tokens should be stored securely and refreshed before expiry. Swit should handle token refresh automatically and retry failed calls with the refreshed token.

Begin with read endpoints to fetch contacts, tasks, and notes: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes. These establish the data model and mappings you will need for automation. Then test write endpoints like POST /contacts/ and POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to confirm how data flows between systems.

Yes. Swit can write data back to GHL, including creating and updating contacts, tasks, and tags. Start with create operations and gradually add updates and completions as you verify data integrity. Monitor changes and implement idempotent operations to avoid duplicate records.

Plan for API rate limits by batching requests and caching where appropriate. Implement robust error handling and exponential backoff for retries. Monitor logs and set up alerts for authentication failures, quota issues, or endpoint errors.

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Contacts

10 Triggers 18 Actions
Trigger
Get Contact
Retrieve a specific contact by ID
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Search Contacts
Advanced search with filters
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Get Contacts by Business
Retrieve contacts linked to a business
Trigger
Get Duplicate Contact
Check for duplicate contacts
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Get Contact Appointments
List all appointments for a contact
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Get Contact Tasks
Retrieve all tasks for a contact
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Get Contact Task by ID
Get specific task details
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Get Contact Notes
List all notes for a contact
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Get Contact Note by ID
Retrieve specific note details
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List Contacts (Deprecated)
Legacy contact listing method
Action
Create Contact
Add a new contact to the system
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Update Contact
Modify existing contact information
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Find Contact
Search by email, phone, or ID
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Delete Contact
Remove a contact permanently
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Upsert Contact
Create or update contact automatically
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Add Tags to Contact
Tag contacts for organization
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Remove Tags from Contact
Remove specific tags
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Bulk Update Contact Tags
Add or remove multiple tags at once
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Create Contact Task
Add a new task for a contact
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Update Contact Task
Modify existing task details
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Complete Contact Task
Mark task as complete
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Delete Contact Task
Remove a task permanently
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Create Contact Note
Add notes to contact records
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Update Contact Note
Edit existing notes
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Delete Contact Note
Remove notes from contacts
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Add Contact to Campaign
Enroll contact in campaign
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Remove from Campaign
Remove contact from specific campaign
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Remove from All Campaigns
Unenroll from all campaigns
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13 Triggers 21 Actions
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List Calendar Groups
Get all calendar groups
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List Calendars
Retrieve all calendars
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Get Calendar by ID
Get specific calendar details
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Get Free Slots
Check calendar availability
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List Calendar Events
Get all scheduled events
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List Blocked Slots
View unavailable time slots
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Get Appointment
Retrieve appointment details
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List Appointment Notes
Get notes for appointments
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List Calendar Notifications
View notification settings
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Get Calendar Notification
Get specific notification
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List Calendar Resources
View rooms and equipment
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Get Calendar Resource
Get specific resource details
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Create Calendar Group
Set up new calendar group
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Update Calendar Group
Modify calendar group settings
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Update Group Status
Enable or disable calendar group
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Delete Calendar Group
Remove calendar group
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Validate Group Slug
Check if slug is available
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Create Calendar
Add new calendar
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Update Calendar
Modify calendar settings
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Delete Calendar
Remove calendar permanently
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Create Appointment
Book new appointment
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Update Appointment
Modify appointment details
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Delete Event
Cancel and remove event
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Create Block Slot
Block time on calendar
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Update Block Slot
Modify blocked time
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Create Appointment Note
Add notes to appointments
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Update Appointment Note
Edit appointment notes
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Delete Appointment Note
Remove appointment notes
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Create Calendar Notification
Set up reminders
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Update Notification
Modify notification settings
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Delete Notification
Remove notification
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Create Calendar Resource
Add room or equipment
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Update Calendar Resource
Modify resource details
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Delete Calendar Resource
Remove resource
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Search Opportunities
Find opportunities with filters
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Get Opportunity
Retrieve specific opportunity
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List Pipelines
View all opportunity pipelines
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Create Opportunity
Add new sales opportunity
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Update Opportunity
Modify opportunity details
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Delete Opportunity
Remove opportunity
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Update Opportunity Status
Change status (open, won, lost)
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Upsert Opportunity
Create or update opportunity
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Add Followers
Assign team members to follow
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Remove Followers
Unassign followers
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Users

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Search Users
Find users with filters
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Filter Users by Email
Search users by email address
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Get User
Retrieve user details
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List Users by Location
Get users in specific location
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Create User
Add new user to system
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Update User
Modify user information
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Delete User
Remove user from system
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Search Conversations
Find conversations by filters
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Get Conversation
Retrieve conversation details
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Get Email by ID
Retrieve specific email
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Get Message by ID
Get specific message details
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Get Messages by Conversation
List all conversation messages
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Get Message Recording
Retrieve voice recording
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Get Message Transcription
Get transcribed message text
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Download Transcription
Download transcription file
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Update Message Status
Change message read/unread status
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Agent Typing Indicator
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Businesses

2 Triggers 3 Actions
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Get Business
Retrieve business details
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List Businesses by Location
Get all businesses in location
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Create Business
Add new business
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Update Business
Modify business details
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Delete Business
Remove business
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3 Triggers 5 Actions
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List Workflows
Get all workflows
Trigger
List Snapshots
View available snapshots
Trigger
List Campaigns
Get all campaigns
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Add Contact to Workflow
Enroll in workflow automation
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Remove from Workflow
Unenroll from workflow
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Add Contact Followers
Assign followers to contact
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Remove Contact Followers
Unassign followers
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Bulk Business Update
Add/remove contacts from business
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20 Triggers 8 Actions
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List Locations
Get all locations
Trigger
List Custom Fields
View custom field definitions
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Get Company
Retrieve company information
Trigger
Find Associations
Search associations
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Get Association
Retrieve association details
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Get Association Key
Get key by name
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Get Association by Keys
Find by object keys
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Get Relations by Record
List record relations
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Check Blog URL Slug
Verify slug availability
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Get Blog Authors
List blog authors
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Get Blog Categories
List blog categories
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Get Blog Posts
List posts by blog
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Get Blogs by Location
List location blogs
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Find Location by ID
Retrieve location details
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Create Location
Add new location
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Create Association
Link related records
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Update Association
Modify association
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Delete Association
Remove association
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Create Relation
Establish record relation
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Delete Relation
Remove record relation
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Create Blog Post
Publish new blog post
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Update Blog Post
Edit blog post

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