Access to the Contacts API is granted via OAuth 2.0 with the scope ‘contacts.readonly’. This ensures secure read-only access to contact data while enabling Zapier automations.
Zapier App Connector securely stores and refreshes credentials, using OAuth where supported and token vaults to keep your connections active and safe.
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; 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 on a new or updated contact to pull core data and associated tasks into Zapier workflows.
Actions: Fetch contact data, create or update tasks, attach notes.
Method/path: GET /contacts/:contactId (and related GET endpoints for tasks and notes) to build a complete view of the contact.
Key fields: contactId; map id fields; name; email; phone.
Trigger on new contact creation to start a workflow and keep systems in sync.
Actions: POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and tag management.
Methods/paths: POST /contacts/; PUT /contacts/:contactId; POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Required fields: name, email; optional: businessId, phone.
Trigger on task updates to sync status and notes across apps.
Actions: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; PUT /contacts/:contactId/notes; manage completed status and notes.
Methods: PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId; GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, taskId, noteId, status.
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This glossary covers common terms: endpoints, triggers, actions, and data fields used when connecting GHL with Zapier App Connector.
The RESTful interface exposed by GHL for programmatic access to resources like contacts, tasks, notes, and more.
A specific URL and HTTP method used to access or modify a resource.
The process of proving identity and granting access to the API, typically via OAuth 2.0 tokens.
A URL that GHL can call to notify your app of events in real time.
Set up a trigger for new contacts to automatically create tasks assigned to team members, speeding onboarding and follow-ups.
Use activity-based triggers to apply tags, enabling precise audience segmentation across apps.
Push important notes to your internal wiki or CRM notes field to maintain a rich contact history.
In Zapier, select the Contacts API (GHL) app and choose ‘Connect’.
Map fields, test triggers, and configure actions to match your workflow.
Turn on your Zap and monitor runs from the Zapier dashboard.
GHL uses OAuth 2.0 tokens to securely authorize access when connecting with Zapier. You’ll grant the Zapier App Connector the requested scope (for example, contacts.readonly) to read contact data. After authorization, Zapier stores your credentials securely and uses token refresh to keep the connection active. If you ever need to reconnect, you can re-authenticate from the Zapier dashboard. This flow ensures permissions are explicit, revocable, and revocable at any time, while keeping your data access limited to what you’ve approved.
The integration supports a broad set of endpoints to cover common CRM workflows. Read operations include retrieving a contact (GET /contacts/:contactId), fetching tasks (GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and notes (GET /contacts/:contactId/notes). Write operations allow creating (POST /contacts/), updating (PUT /contacts/:contactId), and managing related tasks (POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId). You can also access business-level data (GET /contacts/business/:businessId) and bulk reads (GET /contacts/).
Yes. The App Connector can create or update contacts, add or modify tasks, and attach notes. When configured, you can push data back into GHL to keep records in sync across systems. Be mindful of your scope and rate limits to maintain reliable automation.
Typically you’ll need at minimum a contact name and an email address. Optional fields like phone, businessId, and tags can enhance the contact record. When creating a contact via POST /contacts/, you may include related tasks or initial notes as part of the same operation.
If you encounter API errors, first verify that your OAuth token is valid and not expired, and that the requested scope matches the operation. Check the endpoint URL, HTTP method, and required parameters. Review Zapier task history for error messages and consider implementing retries with exponential backoff.
No extensive coding is required. The Zapier App Connector provides pre-built triggers and actions for the GHL Contacts API, and you configure mappings and field selections within the Zap editor. Some light data mapping and field matching is typical, but no server-side development is needed.
You can monitor activity and logs directly in the Zapier dashboard for each connected Zap. Additionally, GHL-specific events and webhook notifications can help you diagnose data flow and verify that triggers fire as expected.
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