Authenticate the Zapier connection to GHL using the required scope contacts.readonly to safely access contact data.
Configure OAuth or API key credentials for the Zapier App Connector to securely access the Contacts API.
Endpoints available: 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: a contact is created or updated in GHL to fetch data into Zapier
Actions: create or update contact in GHL, fetch tasks, and attach notes
GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve a contact; PUT /contacts/:contactId to update
Key fields: id, name, email, phone
Trigger: new notes or tasks added in GHL trigger actions in Zapier
Actions: create notes, create tasks, update task status
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId
Trigger: contact data changes trigger downstream automations
Actions: update contact, log activities, and create reminders across linked apps
PUT /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, status, lastActivity
Faster implementation without custom code
Safer data handling with scoped access and audit trails
Easier maintenance and scalable workflows across teams
Key elements include endpoints authentication triggers actions and data mapping between GHL and Zapier
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access a resource in the API
The process of proving identity to access the API using OAuth tokens or API keys
A listener that triggers automation when specific events occur
An event in a system that starts an automation in Zapier
Automatically tag and route new contacts to the right campaigns via Zapier
Create tasks for timely sales follow ups after contact creation
Sync contact fields across CRM marketing and support tools
In Zapier connect the Zapier App Connector to the GHL Contacts API using your API key and OAuth credentials
Select triggers such as contact created or updated and map fields between systems
Run tests verify data flow and go live with your automation
Zapier App Connector lets you connect GHL Contacts API without writing code using triggers and actions. You can automate data flow between GHL and apps you already use.
The available endpoints cover retrieving contacts their tasks notes appointments and performing CRUD operations on contacts. Use GET POST PUT and DELETE as appropriate for your automation.
Authenticate the connection with OAuth or an API key and ensure the scope is set to contacts.readonly. Grant access and test the connection from Zapier.
Yes you can create and update contacts and related records such as tasks and notes through actions in Zapier.
Use Zapier test mode review logs and run live tests. Handle errors with retries and clear mapping so data flows reliably.
Common fields include id name email and phone for contacts plus related fields for tasks notes and tags. Map fields carefully to preserve data types.
Yes. Stay within the authorization scope use retries and backoff handle rate limits and monitor quotas to maintain reliable automation.
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