To use the Contacts API from Zapier, grant OAuth 2.0 authorization with the scope contacts.readonly. This ensures Zapier can poll contact data and related resources safely.
In Zapier, configure an OAuth connection for the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL account. After you authorize, you’ll receive access and refresh tokens to use in requests to the 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; 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: Poll GET /contacts/ to detect new or changed contacts. Use the contactId path to pull details as needed.
Actions: Create, update, or fetch related data (tasks, notes, appointments) for a contact using GET /contacts/:contactId and related endpoints.
GET /contacts/ and GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: Find a contact by contactId using GET /contacts/:contactId.
Actions: Retrieve complete contact profile including related tasks and notes.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, name, email, phone
Trigger: Create, update, or delete tasks for a contact using POST, PUT, or DELETE endpoints.
Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create; PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to update; DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to remove; GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to list.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title, dueDate, status
Automate data flow without coding by triggering actions from contact updates and task changes.
Easily map data fields between the Contacts API and your apps for consistent records.
Scale automation across teams with centralized workflows in Zapier App Connector.
This glossary covers endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields used when connecting the GHL Contacts API to the Zapier App Connector.
A specific URL path exposed by the GHL API used to perform a task, for example GET /contacts/:contactId.
The authorization framework used to grant Zapier access to GHL data securely.
A record in GHL representing a person, including fields like name, email, and phone.
An event in Zapier that starts an automation, typically based on data changes in GHL.
When a new contact is added in GHL, automatically create a welcome task and add a note in your CRM.
Use businessId to group contacts and notify teams when key changes occur.
Record changes to contacts and tasks for compliance and audits.
Obtain OAuth client credentials from your GHL account and configure the Zapier App Connector with the client ID and secret.
Complete the OAuth flow in Zapier, then run a test to ensure API calls return expected data.
Create a Zap that triggers on contact changes and performs actions like task creation and note updates.
The Contacts API is scoped with contacts.readonly by default, which allows Zapier to fetch contact data for automation without allowing writes. If you need to make changes, you can request elevated permissions from your GHL account admin. OAuth 2.0 is used to authorize the connection securely, and tokens can be refreshed as needed. Always follow best practices for token storage and rotation.
Connection is established via OAuth 2.0. In Zapier, you will authorize the Zapier App Connector to access your GHL account, after which you receive access and refresh tokens. Use the refresh token to renew access without re-authenticating. Ensure the requested scope includes the required endpoints for your automations.
Supported endpoints include retrieving a contact (GET /contacts/:contactId), listing contacts (GET /contacts/), and managing related data such as tasks, notes, and appointments. You can combine these endpoints in triggers and actions within Zapier to build robust workflows without coding.
Yes. You can create, update, complete, or delete tasks for a contact using POST, PUT, and DELETE on endpoints like POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId. This enables task management directly from your automations.
Use the test connection option in Zapier after you configure the OAuth flow. Run a sample pull of a contact and verify that related data such as tasks and notes return as expected. Check for proper mapping of fields and confirm permissions align with your intended actions.
If you hit rate limits, follow the API’s retry guidance. Use exponential backoff and respect the API’s quota. Consider batching requests or caching data where appropriate to minimize repeated calls.
Field mapping is done in Zapier during setup. Map standard contact fields (name, email, phone) to your app fields, and extend mappings for related data like tasks and notes. Keep data types consistent and validate required fields before sending to the API.
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