Access to the Contacts API is secured via an API key or OAuth 2.0. Choose the method that fits your workflow and store credentials securely.
Configure Time To Pet to request the Contacts API scopes you need (for this page, contacts.readonly is typical) and securely save the credentials for ongoing syncing.
This section summarizes the core endpoints used by Time To Pet to read and manage data in the Contacts API, including contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in Time To Pet, pull the full contact details from the Contacts API
Actions: fetch contact data, synchronize name, email, phone, and custom fields, and propagate updates back to Time To Pet as needed
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, phone, fullName
Trigger: open or sync a contact to fetch related tasks from the Contacts API
Actions: retrieve tasks, map status and due dates, and attach to the contact record in Time To Pet
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status
Trigger: when a contact is viewed or updated in Time To Pet, pull notes from the Contacts API
Actions: list notes, pull content, and attach to the contact in Time To Pet
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId, id
Automate data flow without writing a single line of code, saving time and reducing manual errors
Consolidate contacts, tasks, and notes in one place for faster workflows
Receive real time updates and keep both systems in sync with minimal maintenance
Key terms and processes to help you understand how the GHL Contacts API connects with Time To Pet and what each element means in practice.
A URL path and HTTP method you call to perform a specific operation against the GHL API, such as GET, POST, or PUT.
The method used to prove your identity to access the API, typically via API key or OAuth 2.0 tokens.
A lightweight callback that notifies your app when a specific event occurs in GHL, enabling near real time updates.
A defined level of access granted to an API client, such as contacts.readonly or contacts.write, controlling what can be read or modified.
Automatically create a contact in Time To Pet when a new contact is added in the Contacts API, including name, email, and phone.
Push task status updates from Time To Pet to the Contacts API and keep task lists aligned across systems.
Automatically attach notes from Time To Pet to the relevant contact in the Contacts API to preserve context.
Obtain API credentials and authorize the Time To Pet app to access the Contacts API with the necessary scopes.
Run a test sync to verify data flows, mapping fields correctly between systems.
Publish the integration and set up monitoring, alerts, and retries.
A no code approach lets you connect the apps using prebuilt connectors. You will configure triggers, actions, and field mappings in a visual builder without writing code. This keeps setup fast and maintenance minimal. If you need custom logic, you can extend the integration with additional steps in your automation platform.
The essential endpoints cover reading contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. For most Time To Pet work, GET /contacts/:contactId, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes are used regularly. Additional endpoints can be added as needed for deeper syncing and data enrichment.
Security uses standard OAuth 2.0 or API keys and scoped access. Store credentials securely, rotate keys, and use least privilege access to protect data.
Yes, you can configure bidirectional sync in many automation tools. Map changes on one side to corresponding fields on the other side and handle conflict resolution according to your business rules. Test thoroughly to ensure changes in Time To Pet reflect in Contacts API and vice versa.
Enable error handling with retries, logs, and alerting. Use webhook status notifications and backoff policies to recover from transient issues.
Common scopes include contacts.readonly for viewing and contacts.write for creating or updating records. Always request the minimum scope needed and document it for users.
The integration status is typically shown in your automation tool dashboard and can be monitored via logs, run history, and alerting rules. You can set up retries and notifications for failures.
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