Begin by obtaining a secure access token for the Contacts API. Use OAuth 2.0 or your preferred authentication method supported by GHL to authorize requests and protect sensitive data.
Set up a connection in Zapier to your GHL Contacts API instance. Choose OAuth 2.0 as the auth method, authorize the app, and select the Contacts API scope to enable data access for your Zaps.
GET /contacts/:contactId — Retrieve a single contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Retrieve tasks for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Retrieve a specific task\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes — Retrieve notes for a contact\nGET /contacts/:contactId/notes/:id — Retrieve a note\nGET /contacts/:contactId/appointments — Retrieve appointments for a contact\nGET /contacts/ — List all contacts\nGET /contacts/business/:businessId — List contacts by business\nPOST /contacts/ — Create a new contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId — Update a contact\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId — Delete a contact\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tasks — Create a task for a contact\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Update a task\nPUT /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId/completed — Mark a task completed\nDELETE /contacts/:contactId/tasks/:taskId — Delete a task\nPOST /contacts/:contactId/tags — Add tags to a contact
Trigger when a contact is requested with its associated tasks to populate downstream tools or dashboards.
Actions include retrieving the contact data and pulling related tasks, then syncing to your CRM, project management, or notification apps.
GET /contacts/:contactId
contactId, email, firstName, lastName
Trigger on creation of a new contact in GHL to kick off follow up actions.
Actions create the contact in GHL and immediately set up initial tasks via the tasks endpoint.
POST /contacts/
name, email, phone, company
Trigger when contact details are updated to refresh downstream systems.
Actions update the contact and add or adjust tags to support segmentation and automation.
PUT /contacts/:contactId
contactId, tags
Build powerful automations without writing a line of code.
Accelerate data syncing between GHL and other apps for faster decision making.
Centralize contact, task, and tag data in your existing workflows.
A quick glossary of core terms and processes used in this guide to help you implement the integration smoothly.
A person in your GHL CRM with associated data such as name, email, notes, tasks, and tags.
A to-do item assigned to a contact, used to track activities and follow-ups.
A free form comment attached to a contact for context or history.
A label used to segment contacts and trigger automations.
Automatically push new GHL contacts to your email or CRM campaigns via Zapier, keeping audiences up to date without manual exports.
When a support ticket is created, generate a corresponding task in GHL for follow up, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
Use notes to trigger tagging rules that group contacts by interest, status, or lifecycle stage for targeted outreach.
Add the GHL Contacts API as a new connection in Zapier, choose OAuth 2.0, and authorize access to contacts data.
Select the endpoints you need, then map contact fields to Zapier fields for clean data transfer.
Run test zaps, verify data accuracy, and activate your automations for ongoing data synchronization.
The Zapier App Connector is a bridge that connects two or more apps without custom code. It lets you trigger actions in one app based on events in another. In this guide, you connect GHLs Contacts API to Zapier to automate workflows. You configure triggers, actions, and data mappings within Zapier’s interface for a smooth, no code experience.\nWith the right endpoints and field mappings, you can automate everyday tasks like syncing new contacts, updating notes, or assigning tasks across your stack.
No. You do not need to write code. Zapier App Connector provides a visual interface to create triggers and actions. You configure authentication, map fields, and test your Zaps using preset templates and the endpoints listed in this guide. If you can point and click, you can automate.
The most useful endpoints depend on your goal. For data retrieval and synchronization, GET /contacts/:contactId and GET /contacts/:contactId/tasks give you core data. For automation, POST /contacts/ to create, PUT /contacts/:contactId to update, and POST /contacts/:contactId/tags to tag contacts are highly valuable.
GHL uses token based OAuth 2.0 authentication. In Zapier, you set up an OAuth flow that grants access to the Contacts API. Each request to the API includes an Authorization header with the access token, keeping your data secure during transfers.
Yes. You can map only the fields you need. For example you can sync name, email, and tag only, while omitting notes or tasks if you don’t require them in your workflow.
During syncs, data is pulled from GHL and pushed to connected apps according to your mappings. If a record changes, your Zap can update the destination app accordingly, ensuring data consistency across platforms.
You can test Zaps in Zapier using the built in test feature. Create a test contact or use a sample payload, run the trigger and action steps, verify results in connected apps, and then enable the Zap when everything looks correct.
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