Authenticate to the GHL Contacts API with your API key or OAuth credentials. The authorization should grant at least read access to contacts (scope: contacts.readonly) for safe data retrieval.
In Rankr, connect using a GHL credential pair, assign the contacts.readonly scope, and validate access against a sample contact to confirm permissions.
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; GET /contacts/:contactId; 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
When a new contact is created in GHL via POST /contacts/ or when a contact is updated, trigger a sync in Rankr to mirror the change.
Actions: Create or update the Rankr contact, pull initial tasks and notes, and establish the link via contactId.
POST /contacts/
contactId, name, email
Updates to a GHL contact (PUT /contacts/:contactId) trigger a Rankr update
Actions: Update Rankr fields, re-sync tasks and notes as needed
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, status, lastModified
Rankr creates a task which translates to a new GHL task for the same contact
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, title, dueDate
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Understand the core elements: API endpoints, triggers, actions, and mapping between GHL and Rankr.
A defined URL path in the GHL API you call to perform an operation (e.g., GET /contacts/:contactId).
An authorization framework that lets your app access GHL resources securely without sharing credentials.
A real-time notification from GHL when events occur, enabling near-instant data syncing.
Permissions granted to API calls that limit what your app can do (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Use POST /contacts/ to create a contact in GHL when a new lead enters Rankr, then auto-create a task to follow up in GHL.
Pull notes via GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and attach to Rankr profile for complete context.
When Rankr creates a task, push a corresponding task to GHL using POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
Acquire API credentials for GHL and set the scope to contacts.readonly; test access with a sample contact.
Create a connection in Rankr using the GHL credentials, then verify permissions.
Map GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to Rankr fields, run a test flow, and confirm data sync.
The GHL Contacts API lets you read and manage contact data from GHL. It enables you to pull contact details, tasks, notes, and appointments to keep Rankr in sync. This API is the backbone for automations that span both platforms. You can use this API to surface a unified view of a contact across Rankr and GHL. You’ll typically start with read access (scope: contacts.readonly) and expand only as needed, ensuring you follow least-privilege practices.
You can authenticate with either an API key or OAuth credentials, depending on your setup and security preferences. For many no-code scenarios, API keys with proper scoping are simplest. In more advanced flows, OAuth allows fine-grained access without exposing credentials. Always assign the minimal required scope (e.g., contacts.readonly).
Yes. Endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes let you retrieve tasks and notes for a contact. You can similarly fetch a contact’s appointments with GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments. These endpoints support building a complete, contextual view in Rankr.
For basic sync you typically need GET /contacts/:contactId and POST /contacts/ to retrieve and create contacts, plus GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to pull related data. Mapping these fields to Rankr ensures a consistent, up-to-date record across both systems.
Yes. No-code tools like the Zapier App Connector can bridge GHL and Rankr without custom code. You configure triggers (e.g., new or updated contacts) and actions (e.g., create or update records) to automate data flow between platforms.
GHL enforces rate limits on API calls. Plan your syncs to batch requests where possible and implement exponential backoff in case of throttling. Use the readonly scope for safe reads and escalate only when necessary.
Start with a small test flow that creates a contact in GHL, then verifies the corresponding Rankr entry. Use simple GET and POST calls to validate data mapping, then gradually add more endpoints (notes, tasks) and observe end-to-end syncing.
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