How to connect Teachable to Contacts API

Sync Contacts API data with Teachable to manage students, tasks, notes, and appointments in one place.

Steps to connect Contacts API with Teachable

This guide walks you through authenticating, selecting endpoints, and building no-code automations that move contact data between Teachable and the Contacts API (GHL).

Authentication for the Contacts API

Authenticate requests using OAuth 2.0 tokens with the required scope: contacts.readonly. Store tokens securely and refresh as needed.

Teachable authentication

In Teachable, generate an API key or OAuth credentials, then configure your connection to pass credentials securely to the GHL platform.

Endpoints to power your Teachable integration

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 Permissions: 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

Top 3 connection patterns for Contacts API and Teachable

Read a contact and list related data

Trigger: Retrieve a contact (GET /contacts/:contactId) to initialize a workflow when a new student enters Teachable.

Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments

GET /contacts/:contactId

contactId, name, email, status

Top 3 connection patterns for Contacts API and Teachable

Create a task for a contact and mark it completed

Trigger: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks when a student reaches a milestone

Actions: POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed

POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks

taskId, contactId, title, dueDate, status

Top 3 connection patterns for Contacts API and Teachable

Fetch notes for a contact during student record review

Trigger: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to pull notes into Teachable events

Actions: GET /contacts/:contactId/notes, GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks

GET /contacts/:contactId/notes

noteId, contactId, content, dateCreated

No-code benefits of connecting Contacts API with Teachable

Automates data flow between Teachable and Contacts API without writing code.

Enables event-driven workflows with simple triggers and actions.

Speeds setup and reduces manual data entry using ready-made endpoints.

Key terms and glossary

Understand endpoints, triggers, actions, and data mapping to build reliable automations between Teachable and the Contacts API.

Endpoint

A specific API path and HTTP method used to perform an action.

Trigger

An event that starts an automation in Teachable or GHL.

Action

An operation executed in response to a trigger, such as GET, POST, PUT, or DELETE.

Authentication

Process of verifying identity and granting access to the API using tokens.

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Automated student profile updates

Automatically fetch contact data and update Teachable student profiles to keep records current.

Task-based reminders for students

Create and assign tasks in GHL when students hit milestones in Teachable, with reminders.

Notes-driven team alerts

Attach notes from Teachable to contacts in GHL and trigger team notifications.

Three steps to connect Contacts API with Teachable

Authorize and connect

Obtain API credentials for the Contacts API and Teachable, then authorize the connection in GHL.

Configure endpoints

Select useful endpoints (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks) and map fields.

Test and deploy

Run tests, validate data flow, monitor for errors, and deploy automation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need coding experience to set this up?

No-code connections are designed for non-developers. Use the GHL interface to authenticate, pick endpoints, and set up triggers and actions without writing code. If you need advanced data transformations, you can use simple field mappings or a middleware, but for standard flows this built-in connector is sufficient.

Useful endpoints include GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch student records, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull tasks, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks to create tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to retrieve notes. You can pair these with GET /contacts/:contactId to retrieve full profiles and update or create related data as needed.

Security relies on OAuth 2.0 tokens and TLS transport. Always restrict scopes to the minimum needed (e.g., contacts.readonly), store tokens securely, rotate credentials regularly, and monitor for unusual activity through logs and alerts.

Yes. You can map fields such as name, email, course progress, and custom tags between Teachable and the Contacts API. If a field doesn’t line up exactly, use transformation rules or alias mappings to ensure data consistency across systems.

You can choose real-time triggers or a scheduled sync. Real-time triggers fire when events occur, while scheduled syncs run at defined intervals to pull updates in batch. Pick the approach that fits your operational needs.

Yes. By configuring webhooks or automations, you can trigger Teachable actions from GHL events (for example, creating a task when a milestone is reached). Ensure the triggering endpoint on Teachable is ready to receive and process the event payload.

API usage and limits are visible in the GHL developer portal and your integration dashboard. Monitor quota consumption, view error logs, and set alerts to stay within limits.

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Contacts

10 Triggers 18 Actions
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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Remove calendar group
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Validate Group Slug
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Create Calendar
Add new calendar
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Update Calendar
Modify calendar settings
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Remove calendar permanently
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Book new appointment
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Update Appointment
Modify appointment details
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Delete Event
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Update Block Slot
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Edit appointment notes
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Remove appointment notes
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Set up reminders
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Modify notification settings
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Remove notification
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Modify resource details
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Search Opportunities
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Get Opportunity
Retrieve specific opportunity
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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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Create or update opportunity
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Add Followers
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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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Trigger
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
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Update Message Status
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Agent Typing Indicator
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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
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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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Unassign followers
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List Locations
Get all locations
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List Custom Fields
View custom field definitions
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Get Company
Retrieve company information
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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
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Find Location by ID
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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
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Delete Relation
Remove record relation
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Create Blog Post
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