Access to the Contacts API requires a valid OAuth 2.0 flow or API key. Use the scope contacts.readonly for view permissions and add write scopes when you need to create or modify records.
In Zapier, create a connection to the GHL Contacts API by entering your client credentials and selecting the Contacts API scope. Test the connection to ensure tokens exchange correctly.
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; 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
Trigger: when a contact is created or updated in GHL, fetch the contact details via GET /contacts/:contactId and push updates to Zapier to keep your downstream apps in sync.
Actions: Retrieve contact details, pull related tasks and notes, and create or update corresponding records in your destination app.
GET /contacts/:contactId
Key fields: contactId, name, email
Trigger: a new task is created for a contact or an existing task is updated.
Actions: Create, update, or delete tasks using POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks, PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId, and PUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tasks
Key fields: contactId, taskId, title, dueDate
Trigger: when tags are added or removed on a contact.
Actions: Apply or remove tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and refresh related CRM fields as needed.
POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tagId, tagName
Create automated workflows without writing a line of code.
Scale your operations by chaining actions across apps for seamless data flow.
Keep data in sync with real-time or scheduled runs to fit your process tempo.
Key elements include endpoints, authentication, and workflow triggers that enable seamless data flow between the GHL Contacts API and the Zapier App Connector.
A set of rules that allows two software programs to communicate and share data.
A specific URL in an API that performs a particular function.
The process of proving identity to gain access to a service.
A real-time notification mechanism that alerts another app when events occur.
Automatically create or update a contact in your CRM when a contact is added in GHL, keeping teams aligned.
Create tasks in GHL from Zapier and trigger reminders in your team’s workflow tools, ensuring timely follow-ups.
Sync notes and appointments from GHL into your CRM or support system to enrich customer context.
Register your app in GHL, generate a client ID and client secret, and note the OAuth endpoints you will use in Zapier.
In Zapier, connect the GHL Contacts API app, enter your client credentials, set the required scopes, and test the connection.
Run end-to-end tests to verify data flows and then enable automation in your workflows.
No coding is required. Zapier’s UI lets you connect the GHL Contacts API app and map fields between apps. For advanced users, you can customize steps using built-in actions and filters.
Zapier supports a broad set of endpoints including retrieving contacts, tasks, notes, appointments, and tagging. You can chain these actions to automate complex workflows.
Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 for secure token exchange. You’ll configure client credentials in GHL and authorize in Zapier. Keep scopes tight to the minimum needed for your automation.
Yes. Use POST to create and PUT to update contacts and tasks. Ensure you have the correct scopes and that you handle error responses gracefully. Be mindful of idempotency and field mappings to prevent duplicates.
Sync frequency can be real-time via webhooks or scheduled runs in Zapier. Choose the method that fits your process. Large datasets may require batching or incremental syncing.
Rate limits vary by endpoint; if you exceed them, paused tasks resume after the cooldown period. Plan bulk operations during off-peak times and implement retry logic in Zapier.
Endpoint documentation is available in the GHL API reference and the Zapier app documentation. Start with the endpoint list and sample requests. Use the examples to tailor mappings to your data model.
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