Use the provided OAuth scopes to authorize access to contact data. The required scope for read access is: contacts.readonly. Ensure proper permissions to read contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments.
Connect your Zapier App Connector using OAuth2 or a shared secret. Make sure the app is authorized to access Contacts data from the GHL API and that credentials are stored securely.
Key endpoints include: GET /contacts/:contactId (retrieve a contact), GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks (list tasks for a contact), GET /contacts/:contactId/notes (retrieve notes), GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments (retrieve appointments), GET /contacts/ (list contacts), GET /contacts/business/:businessId (list contacts by business), POST /contacts/ (create a contact), PUT /contacts/:contactId (update a contact), DELETE /contacts/:contactId (delete a contact), POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks (create a task), PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId (update a task), PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed (mark a task complete), DELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId (delete a task), and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags (tag a contact).
Trigger: Zapier polls GET /contacts/:contactId to fetch up-to-date details for a specific contact.
Actions: Use the retrieved data to populate or update CRM fields, or kickoff follow-up tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId
Trigger: Poll for updated tasks with GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to detect new or changed tasks.
Actions: Create, update, or complete tasks via POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, or PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed.
GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks
contactId, taskId
Trigger: Retrieve notes and appointments with GET /contacts/:contactId/notes and GET /contacts/:contactId/appointments.
Actions: Attach notes and schedule-related data to CRM records via Zapier actions and mapping.
GET /contacts/:contactId/notes
contactId
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This glossary covers core data elements and processes used when integrating the GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector.
A person or company record in GHL containing identifying fields and related data such as name, email, phone, and tags.
A unit of work associated with a contact, such as a follow-up call or email.
A text entry attached to a contact for context or history.
A scheduled meeting or time-bound event linked to a contact.
Trigger on new contacts and automatically create a follow-up task to ensure timely outreach.
Automatically append meeting notes to the contact’s notes field for complete history.
Queue follow-up tasks tied to upcoming appointments to maintain momentum.
In the GHL dashboard, confirm OAuth credentials and grant the required scope (contacts.readonly) for read access.
Configure Zapier to call endpoints such as GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to pull data into workflows.
Use Zapier’s data mapper to align contact fields, tasks, notes, and appointments; run tests to verify data flows correctly.
The Contacts API provides read-only access to contact records, including their associated tasks, notes, and appointments. You can retrieve a single contact with GET /contacts/:contactId and explore related data such as tasks and notes via the corresponding endpoints. This enables you to view context and drive automations without altering data.
No extensive coding is required. Use Zapier’s built-in REST integration tools to configure triggers and actions around the endpoints. If you need custom logic, you can add code steps, but many use cases are satisfied with point-and-click mapping.
For common workflows, start with GET /contacts/:contactId to pull a contact, GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks to fetch tasks, and GET /contacts/:contactId/notes to retrieve notes. These cover most data synchronization and activity-tracking scenarios.
In Zapier, use the Test action to simulate a request to the selected endpoint and verify the response structure. Check authentication headers, query parameters, and the returned JSON to ensure mapping aligns with your target app.
Authentication relies on OAuth tokens and the scopes you grant. For read-only access, ensure the scope is set to contacts.readonly. Rotate credentials periodically and store tokens securely to protect data.
With read-only scope, updates to contact data via the API are not permitted. To write data, you must obtain a higher-privilege scope and configure the integration accordingly; otherwise, use read operations to inform downstream automations.
The API endpoint list appears in the documentation and this page. The core endpoints include operations for contacts, tasks, notes, and appointments. Use these to build robust automations in Zapier App Connector.
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