Use OAuth 2.0 or API tokens as supported by the Contacts API; include Authorization: Bearer
In Zapier, connect your GHL account once; Zapier stores tokens and handles refresh automatically for future requests.
Common endpoints you may use: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/, POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId, and related sub-resources for tasks, notes, appointments, and tags.
Trigger: Retrieve and sync a contact when it changes.
Actions: Read contact details, fetch tasks, fetch notes, and attach tags.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Required: contactId; Optional: include=tasks, notes, appointments
Trigger: Fetch a full contact list on demand or on a schedule.
Actions: List contacts, filter, search, export
GET /contacts/
Optional: query parameters for filtering; Typical response includes name, email, and phone.
Trigger: Create, update, or complete tasks for a contact.
Actions: Create, update, complete, or delete tasks for a given contact.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Required: contactId; taskTitle; dueDate (optional); status (optional)
Automate workflows without writing code.
Keep data synchronized between GHL and your apps in real time.
Create custom triggers and actions tailored to your business processes.
This glossary defines data elements (contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, tags) and common processes (auth, endpoints, and no-code workflows) used to integrate the GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
A person stored in GHL with associated records like tasks, notes, and appointments.
A unit of work linked to a contact, with status, due date, and completion state.
A text entry attached to a contact for context or history.
A scheduled meeting or event linked to a contact or business.
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When a task is updated in GHL, push a corresponding task in your PM tool to keep teams aligned.
Log notes from important events into the contact record automatically.
Connect your GHL account and authorize Zapier App Connector to access contacts data.
Select features like contacts, tasks, notes, and map the fields to your Zapier steps.
Create Zaps to automate data flows between GHL and other apps.
No coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides a no-code bridge to the GHL Contacts API, with pre-mapped fields and triggers. To test, connect your accounts, run a sample fetch, and review response data in Zapier to adjust field mappings as needed.
Common endpoints you’ll use include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch a single contact and GET /contacts/ to list contacts. You can also pull related data like tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes) to build comprehensive workflows.
Authentication typically uses OAuth 2.0 or API tokens. In Zapier, you connect and authorize once; Zapier handles token refresh automatically. Ensure your requests include a valid Bearer token in the Authorization header.
Yes. You can create contacts with POST /contacts/ and update them with PUT /contacts/:contactId. Deletion is possible via DELETE /contacts/:contactId, subject to your permissions. Use Zapier to map fields and trigger these actions from your workflows.
The GHL API enforces rate limits. The Zapier App Connector respects these limits by throttling requests and backing off on retries. If you hit a limit, allow a delay and then retry the action.
You can fetch all contacts with GET /contacts/. For large datasets, use pagination or incremental syncing where supported, and map fields accordingly in your Zapier workflow.
Test by validating the connected accounts in Zapier, running sample searches or fetches, and reviewing response data. Check Zapier task history and API response logs to troubleshoot errors and adjust mappings.
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