Authenticate requests with your GHL API key (bearer token). Include scope ‘contacts.readonly’ for read access unless you need write permissions.
In Trainual, configure a connection using your GHL API credentials, assign the correct scope, and test the connection with a sample request.
Core endpoints include 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, and write/create/update/delete endpoints such as 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, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags.
Trigger: new or updated contact in Contacts API
Actions: fetch contact data, pull tasks, notes, and attach to Trainual record
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, fields to sync, timestamp
Trigger: contact created or updated
Actions: create or update Trainual training content based on contact data
POST /contacts/
Trigger: new task or updated task in Contacts API
Actions: map tasks to Trainual tasks and sync status
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId, status, dueDate
Fast setup with pre-built endpoints and field mappings
Automated data flow without custom code
Easier auditing and version history between GHL and Trainual
Key elements and processes: endpoints, authentication, data mapping, error handling, and testing
A token used to authenticate requests to the GHL Contacts API
A URL path that represents a specific resource or action in the API
Process of verifying identity and permissions to access endpoints
The data sent in API requests or received in responses
Automatically pull new or updated contact details from the GHL Contacts API into Trainual training materials.
Create training modules tied to contact tasks, with progress synced back to Trainual.
Build dashboards showing contact activity across teams and training progress in Trainual.
Obtain your API key from GHL and verify access scope for contacts.readonly or contacts.write as needed.
Enter your API key, select the Contacts API, set the correct scope, and run a test call.
Map core fields like contactId, name, email, and notes; validate responses and error handling.
Yes. Trainual can connect to the GHL Contacts API using a no-code approach with a built‑in connector and field mappings. In Trainual, create a connection using your GHL API key and select the Contacts API as the data source. Then define the mappings for core contact fields. If you prefer manual steps, you can test individual endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId to verify data flow.
Permissions should follow the principle of least privilege. Use the read-only scope (contacts.readonly) when you only need to fetch data. If you need to update records, switch to the write scope (contacts.write) and ensure your API key is protected and rotated regularly.
To test the connection, use Trainual’s test tool or a simple curl request. Start with a GET /contacts/:contactId to verify authentication and response shape, then expand to related endpoints like GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks. Review any errors and adjust mappings accordingly.
Yes. If your tasks require pushing updates, use endpoints that support writing, such as POST /contacts/, PUT /contacts/:contactId, POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, and others. Ensure the API key has appropriate permissions and monitor for errors.
Respect API rate limits by pacing requests, implementing exponential backoff, and caching responses where possible. If your app exceeds limits, design retry logic and alerting to avoid cascading failures.
Endpoint details are provided in the API documentation near the endpoint list above. Use the examples shown to craft your requests and map responses to Trainual fields.
Use a data mapping approach: align Trainual fields with GHL contact fields, including identifiers, names, emails, and notes. Validate data types and handle missing values gracefully with defaults.
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