Access the Contacts API securely by using your API credentials and the defined scope (contacts.readonly). Use best practices for storage and rotation of keys.
In Zapier, create a new connection to the Contacts API and authorize access to the required scope. Store connection credentials securely within Zapier’s vault.
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, contacts.write, 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: New or updated contact in GHL; Action: Retrieve the contact payload and related tasks in Zapier to kick off downstream automations.
Actions: Sync contact fields, fetch tasks, and create or update related records in connected apps.
Method paths: GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId to assemble a complete view of a contact.
Key fields: contactId, taskId, id, updatedAt
Trigger: Contact update; Action: Create a note entry with the latest context and link to the contact.
Actions: Post notes to /contacts/:contactId/notes, attach to the contact, and optionally tag for later filtering.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/notes
Key fields: contactId, id, content
Trigger: Tag changes on a contact; Action: Update tags in the Contacts API and propagate to connected apps.
Actions: Apply or remove tags via POST /contacts/:contactId/tags and sync tag state across systems.
Method path: POST /contacts/:contactId/tags
Key fields: contactId, tags, id
Create powerful automations without writing code. Quick setup, reliable data sync, and reusable workflows.
Leverage rich triggers and actions to automate tasks, notes, and tags across apps with minimal configuration.
Scale your CRM workflows as you grow, with consistent data across Contacts, tasks, notes, and tags.
Understand the core concepts and processes behind connecting the GHL Contacts API with Zapier App Connector to build reliable automations.
Application Programming Interface: a defined set of endpoints and methods that let two apps talk to each other.
A secure, token-based standard used to grant access without sharing user passwords.
A specific URL path in an API that performs a function and returns data.
A real-time push mechanism where one app sends data to another as events occur.
When a new contact is created in GHL, automatically run a Zapier workflow to create a welcome task, send a personalized message, and assign initial tags.
Link contact milestones to tasks in Zapier so your team gets notified and tasks auto-create as the contact progresses.
Use tag changes to route contacts into different automations and datasets across connected apps.
Obtain an API key and define the scope (contacts.readonly) in GHL, then store securely for Zapier.
Add a new connection in Zapier, choose the Contacts API, and authorize access.
Run tests to confirm data flows correctly, then enable the workflow for production use.
No heavy coding is required. Zapier App Connector provides triggers and actions that map to the GHL Contacts API, enabling powerful automations with a few clicks. If you know basic API concepts, you can tailor data flows quickly.
You can access a range of endpoints such as retrieving contacts, their tasks, notes, and appointments. Use filters and IDs to target exact records, or perform batch actions where supported by the API.
Supported authentication typically includes API keys and OAuth-based connections. In Zapier, you authorize the connection and the app stores tokens securely. Always follow your security policies when handling credentials.
Yes. You can update contact fields, add notes, and create tasks from Zapier using the corresponding endpoints. Ensure the user has write permissions for the relevant GHL data.
Notes and tasks are first-class citizens in the API. You can create, fetch, update, and link notes or tasks to specific contacts, enabling rich, contextual automations.
Updates can be near real-time depending on how Zapier polls or how webhooks are configured. For many workflows, near real-time syncing is achievable.
Official docs for the Contacts API endpoints are typically provided in the GHL API reference. Look for the developer portal or the endpoint glossary for up-to-date details.
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